1999 Map of Villamont

About this map

The Jefferson National Forest dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway wind along the high ridges. This map captures a rural corridor where historic settlements like Fincastle, Troutville, and Villamont are linked by the Norfolk and Western railroad and local stream systems. The presence of several family-named cemeteries, including Simmons Cem and Booze Cem, along with industrial sites like the Spec Mines, provides a detailed view of the community and economic foundations of Botetourt County. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural valleys near Nace to the high-elevation overlooks such as the Great Valley Overlook, illustrating the intersection of mountain geography and 20th-century transportation infrastructure.