2019 Map of Waynesboro East

About this map

Waynesboro serves as the western anchor of this topographic study, where the urban grid meets the rising slopes of the Blue Ridge. The terrain is dominated by the massive crest of the mountains, transitioning from the South River valley up through Rockfish Gap. This high-altitude passage is a critical corridor for both nature and infrastructure, carrying the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Dr, and the historic Blue Ridge Tunnel. To the east, the map traces the descent into the Piedmont toward Greenwood and Newtown. Significant cultural sites are dispersed across the ridges and hollows, including the Mount Lebanon Cem near Dooms and the Emmanuel Cem in the eastern foothills. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds along the heights, passing notable landmarks like Beagle Gap and Bear Den Mtn, highlighting the overlap of conservation land within Shenandoah National Park and the developed valley below.