1968 Map of Hillcrest

About this map

Cumberland State Forest dominates the northern landscape of this Virginia Piedmont quadrangle, where the Willis River winds through the western boundary. The settlement pattern reveals a rural network of named crossroads and small communities, such as Hillcrest, McRae, and Cotton Town, many of which grew around local hubs like Browns Store and Guinea Mills. This late-1960s survey provides a detailed record of local genealogy and infrastructure, documenting numerous houses of worship including Grace Ch, Tear Wallet Ch, and Guinea Ch. Education and social services are anchored by Jackson High Sch, while the drainage of the area is defined by the winding paths of Big Guinea Creek and Horsepen Creek. The map effectively captures the transition of the region as traditional farming hubs like Angola maintained their identity within the forest-draped terrain.