1965 Map of Montebello

About this map

Montebello serves as a focal point for this mountainous region of the Blue Ridge, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by the winding Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail. The survey details a rugged interior within the George Washington National Forest, characterized by numerous hollows and steep ridges such as Whetstone Ridge and Yankee Horse Ridge. Local life is anchored by small settlements like Alto and Irish Creek, with the latter featuring the Irish Creek Cem and proximity to the Myers Sch. In the northeast corner, the Fish Hatchery and Mt Paran Ch mark the community of Montebello, while the Norfolk and Western Rwy cuts through the extreme northwest along the South Fork Rockfish River. The map captures a transition between the high ridges and the headwaters of several drainages, including the Pedlar River and Piney River, illustrating the complex hydrology of the central Virginia highlands.