2019 Map of Stonewall

About this map

The James River snakes through the northern reach of this quadrangle, defining the boundary between Amherst and Appomattox Counties. Small rural hubs such as Stapleton, Beckham, and Stonewall Mills are scattered across a landscape carved by a dense network of tributaries including Wreck Island Creek and Stonewall Cr. The terrain is characterized by prominent rises like Turner Mtn and the river feature of Pettyjohn Island. Local history is preserved in the location of family and community sites like Mount Zion Cem and Rebecca Cem, while the presence of Skovhus Airport and Winery Ln near Stonewall reflects the modern agricultural and transportation character of the region. The transition from the high ground of Paradise Ridge down to the creek beds illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the central Virginia Piedmont.