1964 Map of Hillcrest

About this map

The Chattahoochee River corridor transformed significantly during the early 1960s with the creation of West Point Lake, a landscape feature that dominates this Georgia terrain. The map documents the sprawling fingers of the reservoir as it pushed into the valleys of Brush Creek, Zachry Creek, and Yellowjacket Creek. While much of the riverbank is dedicated to the West Point Wildlife Management Area, small communities and institutional landmarks persist on the higher ground. The settlement of Owensbyville and the Hillcrest Sanitarium near Hillcrest serve as primary anchors for local history. Genealogists will find several rural congregations and burial sites preserved here, including Harmony Ch, Mt Olive Ch, and the Carver Chapel Cem near the northern boundary. The rise of the lake brought a network of new public spaces such as Chattahoochee Park and the Ringer Recreation Area, marking a shift toward a recreation-based economy.