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1931 Map of University

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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The University of Virginia anchors the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking the transition from the growing city of Charlottesville to the Blue Ridge mountains. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor serves as a primary artery through the Piedmont, connecting rural outposts like Ivy Depot and Crozet to the university center. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Shenandoah National Park, where the newly constructed Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail wind along the ridge. This era shows a densely populated rural landscape characterized by a high concentration of community institutions, including the Miller School, Farmington Country Club, and the Meriwether Lewis Sch. Numerous small settlements like Free Union and Nortonsville are linked by a network of drainage basins, most notably the Moormans River and Mechum River, which define the agricultural and social boundaries of Albemarle County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1931
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain