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2016 Map of Vesuvius

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Vesuvius
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The South River and its numerous tributaries, including Mart Creek and Willow Lake, carve a distinct landscape through this portion of the Shenandoah Valley. Settlements like Steeles Tavern and Vesuvius are positioned along the lower elevations, while the eastern edge is dominated by the steep rises of the George Washington National Forest. This survey illustrates the intricate intersection of three Virginia counties — Augusta, Rockbridge, and Nelson — where the Blue Ridge Parkway winds through high-altitude landmarks like Aggies Mountain and Tye River Gap.

Local history is reflected in several small family-named landmarks and infrastructure, such as Stony Hill Cemetery and the Brook Hill Farm Airport. The map also details the corridor of the N and W Line railroad, which historically supported the transport of timber and iron from the surrounding mountains. Rural roads like Old B and O Road and McClures Mill Road trace the paths of early industrial and agricultural development throughout the valley.