Shields Gap
Shields Gap is a gap in Nelson, Virginia and has an elevation of 1,663 feet. Shields Gap is situated nearby to the hamlet Bryant, as well as near Old Myndus.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bryant and Old Myndus.
Bryant
Hamlet
Bryant is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It was among the communities severely affected by flash flooding from Hurricane Camille in 1969. Bryant is situated 2 miles west of Shields Gap.
Old Myndus
Hamlet
Old Myndus is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. Myndus is at the head of Davis Creek on US Route 29. It is predominantly a small farming community at the confluence of Route 29 and VA Route 623, four miles north of Lovingston. Old Myndus is situated 3½ miles east of Shields Gap.
Ramsey
Hamlet
Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. Ramsey is situated 3½ miles northwest of Shields Gap.
Shields Gap
- Type: Gap with an elevation of 1,663 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Nelson, Virginia, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.81264° or 37° 48′ 46″ northLongitude
-78.91947° or 78° 55′ 10″ westElevation
1,663 feet (507 metres)Open location code
8793R37J+36GeoNames ID
4785364
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