Schrader Lake
Schrader Lake is a reservoir in Amherst, Virginia. Schrader Lake is situated nearby to the neighborhood Lakeview, as well as near the town Madison Heights.Places of Interest
Highlights include Lynchburg Courthouse and Academy of Music.
Lynchburg Courthouse
Museum
Photo: Pubdog, Public domain.
The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. Lynchburg Courthouse is situated 2½ miles southwest of Schrader Lake.
Academy of Music
Theater building
Photo: Pubdog, Public domain.
The Academy of Music is a historic theatre building located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The three-story theater was built 1904–05 in the Beaux Arts style with a Neoclassical interior. Academy of Music is situated 2½ miles southwest of Schrader Lake.
Lower Basin Historic District
Historic site
Photo: Pubdog, Public domain.
The Lower Basin Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The district defines a commercial and industrial warehouse area located between the downtown commercial area to the south and the James River waterfront to the north. Lower Basin Historic District is situated 2 miles southwest of Schrader Lake.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Madison Heights and Lynchburg.
Madison Heights
Town
Photo: Carmenshields, CC BY 3.0.
Madison Heights is a census-designated place in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,893 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lynchburg
Lynchburg is an independent city of 79,000 in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It lies east of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia.
Diamond Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Pubdog, Public domain.
The Diamond Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The district is irregularly shaped and approximately 14 blocks in area. Diamond Hill Historic District is situated 2½ miles southwest of Schrader Lake.
Schrader Lake
- Type: Reservoir
- Category: body of water
- Location: Amherst, Virginia, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.43795° or 37° 26′ 17″ northLongitude
-79.11166° or 79° 6′ 42″ westElevation
686 feet (209 metres)Open location code
8792CVQQ+58GeoNames ID
4784628
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Schrader Lake from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Schrader Lake”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Lakeview and Sandy Bottom.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Seminole Shopping Center and Riverside Plaza Shopping Center.
Virginia: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Richmond, Arlington, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.
Curious Reservoirs to Discover
Uncover intriguing reservoirs from every corner of the globe.