Nelson County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Nelson County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Crossings 1
Falls 2
Flats 2
Gaps 9
Islands 6
Lakes 2
Reservoirs 8
Ridges 7
Springs 2
Streams 84
Summits 73
Valleys 25
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 8
  Heliports 3
Cemeteries 35
Education - Schools
  Elementary Schools 3
  Middle Schools 1
  High Schools 1
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Ambulance Service 4
  Fire Station & EMS Station 8
  Law Enforcement 1
Federal Lands & Reserves
  Wilderness Areas 2
Government Services
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 12
Public Landmarks & Attractions
  Campgrounds 4
Historical Features
Civil 4
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Virginia's National Historic Landmarks
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