2024 Map of Hillcrest

About this map

West Point Lake dominates the landscape of the Georgia-Alabama borderlands, where the Chattahoochee River flows south through the boundary of Heard and Troup counties. This modern topographic survey reveals a terrain defined by the inundation of river valleys, creating complex shorelines and prominent features like Swanson Island. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies numerous small family and community burial grounds, including the Old Mount Olive Cem, Carser Chapel Cem, and Harris Cem. The settlement pattern centers around small communities such as Owensbyville and Hillcrest, while the legacy of earlier river crossings is preserved in the naming of Mooty Ferry and Philpot Ferry Road. Numerous tributaries like Potato Creek and New River feed the reservoir, illustrating the hydrological network that has shaped this region's development.