1968 Map of Hillcrest

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The Cumberland State Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Virginia landscape, where the Willis River meanders through dense woodlands and past the historic Ca Ira Pond. This late 1960s survey documents a rural network of small communities and family-named landmarks such as Guinea Mills, Browns Store, and Cotton Town. The distribution of community centers like Jackson High Sch and numerous country churches, including Grace Ch, Antioch Ch, and Guinea Ch, illustrates the social geography of the era. To the east, the county seat of Cumberland and the settlement of Hillcrest are connected by a winding road system, while the southern boundary follows the path of Angola Creek and the Buckingham and Cumberland county line. Local history is preserved in the names of various water bodies like Bear Creek and Dear Wallet Creek, providing a detailed look at the Piedmont's rural landscape.