1999 Map of Lexington

About this map

Lexington serves as the institutional heart of this late-20th-century landscape, anchored by the expansive campuses of the Virginia Military Institute and Washington & Lee University. The city's street grid is marked by civic landmarks including the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Beyond the urban core, the terrain transitions into the steep ridges of Poorhouse Mtn and Brushy Hill, where the Maury River carves a dramatic path through Horseshoe Bend and past Lovers Leap. This survey reveals the area's religious and educational foundations through scattered sites like Old Monmouth Cem, Lee Chapel, and the Highland Belle Sch. The landscape is a composite of traditional valley settlement and modern infrastructure, featuring an Old Railroad Grade and a Drive-in Theater situated near the intersection of the Maury River and South River.