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1968 Map of Hillsville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hillsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Hillsville anchors the southwest corner of this late-1960s survey, showing a landscape defined by the winding course of Big Reed Island Creek. The creek's deeply incised meanders dominate the central terrain, drawing together numerous tributaries like Beaverdam Creek and Snake Creek. The area is notably dense with small country congregations and family burial grounds, providing a clear map of rural community life before the modern era.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including Dinwiddie Ch, Gilmer Chapel, and Allison Chapel. These churches, paired with family-named sites like Gardner Cem and Jennings Cem, reveal the settlement patterns of Carroll County. Notable high points such as Longshoal Lookout Tower and Witcher Knob stand above the creek valleys, while the presence of Camp Virginian and the Radio Tower (WHHV) reflect the mid-century infrastructure and social character of the region.