1963 Map of Tobacco Row Mtn

About this map

Tobacco Row Mountain dominates this Amherst County landscape, forming a prominent ridge that defines the local geography. The map reveals a mid-century rural economy anchored by small settlements like Elon, Pleasant View, and Monroe, where local commerce centered on locations such as Hicks Store and Crawfords Store. The southern edge of the quadrangle is bounded by the James River, where the Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern railroads intersect, highlighting the area's importance as a transportation corridor. Cultural and spiritual life is well-documented through numerous landmarks, including the Father Judge Mission Seminary and various country churches like Little Bethel Ch and New Prospect Ch. Family-named sites like Gatewood Cem and Hudson Cem provide significant detail for genealogical research in this Piedmont region.