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2016 Map of Montebello

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Montebello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Montebello sits at the high intersection of the Nelson Co and Rockbridge Co lines, serving as a gateway to the high ridgelines of the George Washington National Forest. This section of the Blue Ridge is defined by steep drainage basins and significant changes in elevation, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds along the crests of Tar Jacket Ridge and Rocky Mtn. Small mountain communities like Irish Creek and Alto are situated along the lower valleys, connected by historic mountain passes such as Irish Gap and Salt Log Gap.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks such as Grant Cem and the Irish Creek Cem, which mark the presence of long-standing family settlements in these isolated hollows. The landscape is also shaped by prominent infrastructure including the Blue Ridge Parkway, which follows the contours of Yankee Horse Ridge and Whetstone Ridge. Notable water features like Statons Creek Falls and the headwaters of the S Fork Tye River further distinguish the geography of this high-altitude Virginia region.