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2016 Map of Gold Hill

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gold Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Willis River meanders through the central corridor of this Piedmont landscape, defining the topography between the Buckingham and Cumberland county line. Small settlements and crossroads such as Trents Mill, Nuckols, and Hatcher are linked by a network of rural roads, including Trents Mill RD and Petersville Church RD. The presence of Cornerstone Cem near the western boundary and the clusters of homes at Union Hill and Lawford suggest the long-standing rural community structure of this region.

Water management and recreation are evident in the southern portion of the map, where Bear Cr Lake, Arrowhead Lake, and Winston Lake are situated along the tributaries of Bear Cr. These water bodies, along with numerous creeks like Hatcher Cr, Buffalo Cr, and Little Buffalo Cr, highlight the importance of the river basin's drainage patterns to the local geography. The map also captures the northern edge of Cumberland, providing a detailed look at the area's transition from forest to settlement.