1894 Map of Lexington

About this map

Amherst and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills define this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape of small agricultural settlements and mountain hollows. The map captures the region before modern development, where post offices like Clifford P.O. and Medvors Cool-Well P.O. served as vital communication hubs for rural families. Industrial and transit corridors are clearly marked, following the natural valleys with the Balto. and Ohio R.R. and Shen. Valley R.R. cutting through the northwestern corner. Notable landmarks such as Crabtree Falls and the prominent peaks of The Priest and The Friar provide a distinct geographic context for researchers. The presence of Rockbridge Baths and various mills, including Massies Mill and Pedlar Mills, illustrates the early economic reliance on the area's abundant water resources like the Mary River and Tye River.