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2019 Map of Keswick

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Keswick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Southwest Mountains dominate the western horizon of this Albemarle County landscape, where the foothills descend into a patchwork of historic estates and small crossroads. The community of Keswick anchors the southwest corner, while the South Plains Cem and Grace Cem near Cismont reflect the deep generational roots of the area. Large agricultural holdings and named farms like Castalia Farm and Cloverfields Farm define the local land use patterns, showing the transition from the high ridges of Peters Mtn and Sugarloaf Mtn down to the creek valleys.

Water plays a vital role in the topography, with drainage from Turkeysag Cr and Mechum Cr flowing through the undulating terrain. Family heritage is preserved in several small burial sites, including the Shackelford Family Cem and the Bruce Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing Piedmont families. The intersection of local history and geography is evident at Cash Corner and the historic Castle Hill estate, marking a region where 18th-century settlement patterns have evolved into a distinct equestrian and agricultural corridor.