1963 Map of Tobacco Row Mtn

About this map

Tobacco Row Mountain dominates this mid-century landscape in Amherst County, where steep ridges and deep gaps dictate the settlement patterns of the Virginia Piedmont. Small communities like Elon and Pleasant View are concentrated along the lower slopes and creek valleys, while the James River carves the southern boundary, accompanied by the Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern railroads. The map highlights a strong presence of local institutions, including the Father Judge Mission Seminary and several religious landmarks such as Smyrna Ch and New Prospect Ch.