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2019 Map of Snowden

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Snowden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The James River cuts a deep path through the Blue Ridge, creating the dramatic water gap at Balcony Falls where Rockbridge, Bedford, and Amherst Counties converge. This 2019 survey captures the intersection of heavy transport and protected wilderness, showing the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds across Gunter Ridge and past the distinctive Devils Marbleyard. The landscape is dominated by the massive presence of the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest, split by the river and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Local settlements like Snowden and Glasgow remain centered on the river and rail corridors, while smaller landmarks like Powells Store and Natural Bridge Station provide reference points for the region's rural character. For those researching local history, the map identifies family-named sites such as Tolley Cem and Sharon Cem, along with topographic features like Terrapin Mtn and Highcock Knob that have long defined the bounds of these mountain communities.