1967 Map of Collierstown

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Big House Mountain and Little House Mountain dominate this part of the Virginia landscape, standing as prominent sentinels between the forks of several local waterways. The settlement at Collierstown serves as a central point where Colliers Creek meets the valley floor, while further east, the small community of Effinger is situated along the banks of Buffalo Creek. This area of Rockbridge County exhibits a pattern of small, valley-bottom settlements and upland forests, with the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest covering the higher elevations. Rural life is anchored by local landmarks such as Kerrs Creek Ch, Mt Moreland Ch, and family resting places like Hartberger Cem. A pipeline and various jeep trails suggest the early modern infrastructure threading through these ancient ridges, providing a detailed look at the 1960s rural infrastructure before later development.