1964 Map of Hillcrest

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West Point Lake dominates this 1960s survey along the border of Heard and Troup counties, capturing a landscape in transition as the Chattahoochee River valley prepared for inundation. Purple hatching indicates the extensive areas destined to be submerged, including historical river crossings like Old Philpot Ferry. The settlement of Owensbyville and the community of Hillcrest, featuring a Sanitarium, sit among the ridges overlooking the shifting waterways of the New River and Potato Creek. Local heritage is preserved through numerous rural landmarks such as Mt Olive Ch, Harmony Ch, and the Harmony Cem. This map is a vital record for understanding the original topography and land use before the creation of the reservoir altered the terrain forever.