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2022 Map of Natural Bridge

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Natural Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Natural Bridge stands as the centerpiece of this terrain, where the iconic geological formation serves as a focal point for the surrounding Rockbridge County landscape. The area is defined by the winding course of Cedar Creek and the Short Hills range, which creates a complex series of ridges and hollows such as Tory Hollow and Dry Hollow. Small settlements and naming conventions like Red Mills, Buck-Hill, and Fancy Hill suggest a long history of local commerce and community life concentrated along the valley floors.

Evidence of the region's rural development is visible in the network of secondary roads and local landmarks, including Cedar Grove Cemetery and Miller Cemetery. The western portion of the map transition into the protected lands of the Jefferson National Forest, where steep slopes and dense drainage systems like McGee Run and Moore Creek dominate. The presence of Broad Creek Church Road and High Bridge Church Road points to the importance of early congregational centers in organizing the backcountry settlements.