Maps, data, and stories about the history of Central Virginia
Contour: the shape of a mass of land or other object, especially its surface or the shape formed by its outer edge.
The term contour is a geographic term that can also be applied to history. Past people and events leave traces on the landscape, faded contours, that can be mapped and interpreted just like physical contours.
Use the links at the top of the page to learn about Central Virginia’s faded contours.