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2016 Map of Natural Bridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Natural Bridge serves as the focal point of this Rockbridge County landscape, where the iconic geological formation is surrounded by a network of historic settlements and mountain terrain. The area is defined by the prominent Short Hills and Buck Hill, with the Jefferson National Forest blanketing the northwestern reaches. Waterways like Buffalo Creek and Poague Run carve through the valley, anchoring several small communities such as Red Mills, Springfield, and Murat.

Genealogical interest is high given the several burial sites including Cedar Grove Cem, Miller Cem, and Diamond Cem. The map traces a complex transition from these established rural centers to more contemporary developments like Fancy Hill. Distinctive local markers, such as the Thomas S Dixon Bridge and names like Zollmans Mill Rd, hint at the historic industrial and transit infrastructure that once supported this part of the Virginia countryside.