2013 Map of Massies Mill

About this map

Massies Mill and the surrounding Nelson County uplands are defined by the dramatic descent of the Tye River and its numerous mountain tributaries. The landscape is dominated by significant summits such as The Priest, The Friar, and Fork Mountain, with the Priest Trail Shelter and Harpers Creek Shelter marking the passage of high-elevation trails. This 2013 survey illustrates a rural Virginia geography where small settlements like Alhambra, Tyro, and Nash are linked by winding mountain roads like Pharsalia Rd and State Rte 827. A notable point of interest is Crabtree Falls, situated near Pinnacle Ridge, where Crabtree Creek drops through the Blue Ridge terrain. The map captures the persistent nature of these mountain communities and the complex hydrology of the North Fork Tye River and South Fork Tye River as they converge and flow toward the Piedmont.