2010 Map of Forest

About this map

The community of Forest and its surrounding suburbs in Bedford County represent a landscape of residential growth and established recreation. This map details numerous planned developments such as Rainbow Forest, Nottingham Forest, and Federal Hill Estates, alongside the greens of the Poplar Forest Golf Course and London Downs Golf Course. The area's geography is defined by a series of impoundments and waterways, including Timber Lake, Old Elkton Lake, and the meandering Buffalo Creek. Local history is anchored by sites like the Callaway-Steptoe Cemetery and the New London Airport near the historic crossroads of New London. To the west, the terrain transitions toward the Bellevue area, while the southern boundary follows the Big Otter River. The concentration of dams, from the Associated Wheels Dam to Wildwood Dam Number Three, illustrates the management of the local watershed to support these sprawling residential and recreational corridors.