2016 Map of Forest

About this map

Poplar Forest and the expanding residential corridors of Forest dominate this 2016 study of the suburbanizing landscape west of Lynchburg. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural acreage to densely networked subdivisions, particularly around the shores of Timberlake and Wildwood Lake. Despite modern growth, significant markers of local heritage remain, such as the Callaway-Steptoe Cem and the Mount Moriah Cem, which provide anchor points for genealogical research. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Buffalo Cr and Elk Cr, while transportation is anchored by the New London Airport. Smaller settlements like Bellevue and New London show the continued importance of historic road junctions even as new developments like Poplar Forest Lake reshape the watershed of the Big Otter River.