1965 Map of Montebello

About this map

Montebello and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the George Washington National Forest define this mid-1960s survey along the Blue Ridge. The map follows the winding path of the Blue Ridge Parkway as it snakes across the crest, passing notable landmarks like the Yankee Horse Ridge Parking Area and the Stillhouse Hollow Parking Area. In the valleys below, small settlements and family sites are documented, including Alto and the Myers Sch. The presence of several family or community burial grounds, such as Irish Creek Cem, Grant Cem, and Statons Cem, provides a detailed geographic record for genealogical research in this part of Rockbridge, Nelson, and Amherst Counties. The landscape is characterized by deep hollows like Dismal Hollow and Taylor Hollow that drain into prominent water bodies such as Irish Creek and the South River.