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2016 Map of Shipman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Shipman and Arrington anchor this mid-2010s topographic survey of Nelson County, where the Piedmont landscape begins its climb into the high ridges. The map highlights a distinct agricultural and residential pattern, from the Red Apple Orchard near Buffalo Cr to the more modern developments of Lakeview Heights and Edge Hill on the outskirts of Lovingston. The southern boundary follows the path of the James River, where Cunninghams Island marks the border with Buckingham County at the confluence of the Tye River.

Mountainous terrain dominates the central and northern sections, with peaks such as High Peak, Welsh Mtn, and Findlay Mtn rising above deep drainages like Purvis Hollow and Sally Powell Hollow. Local genealogy is reflected in named landmarks like Findlay Gap Dr and Williamstown Rd, while the rail corridor passing through Shipman and Arrington underscores the historic transportation backbone of the region.