2011 Map of Massies Mill

About this map

The Tye River and its multiple forks dominate this Nelson County landscape, where the settlements of Tyro and Massies Mill sit at the crossroads of early valley travel. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and ridges, including The Priest, Little Priest, and The Friar, which overlook a network of creek bottoms that once supported small-scale industry. Evidence of this historical economy is visible at Perkins Mill along the Piney River and the various hollows like Cash Hollow and Little Hollow that provided shelter and passage through the mountains. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of Bethel Cemetery, Oak Hill Cemetery, and Sandy Ridge Cemetery, alongside family-named landmarks like Coghill Ridge and Jacks Hill. This portion of Virginia retains its character through isolated mountain gaps such as Emblys Gap, connecting the highland slopes to the fertile river basins below.