1968 Map of Gold Hill

About this map

The Willis River carves a winding path through the heart of this central Virginia landscape, defining the boundary between Buckingham and Cumberland counties. This late-1960s survey captures a rural region deeply integrated with the Cumberland State Forest, where timberlands are punctuated by quiet settlements and numerous country churches that served as local anchors. Landmarks like New Hope Ch, Petersville Ch, and Jones Chapel stand near narrow roads such as Bell Road and Jim Birch Road, tracing the lineage of established family communities. To the south, recreational waters like Bear Creek Lake, Winston Lake, and Arrowhead Lake highlight the area's transition into a managed forest and conservation space. From the titular Gold Hill in the northwest to the crossroads at Trents Mill, the map documents a traditional Piedmont economy where agriculture and forestry meet along the creek-fed hills.