
Tobacco Row Mountain dominates the landscape of central Amherst County, its long ridge punctuated by summits like High Peak Lookout Tower and Gun Mtn. In the early 1960s, this area maintained a rural character defined by small crossroads settlements such as Elon, Agricola, and Pleasant View. The geography is etched by numerous drainages including Harris Creek and Horsley Creek, while the southern border follows the winding path of the James River.
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1892 · Lynchburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Lexington
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1935 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Amherst
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1939 · Amherst
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Lynchburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Goode
USGS Topo · 1:62,500