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1968 Map of Hillsville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hillsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Big Reed Island Creek carves a winding path through this portion of Carroll County, defining the drainage patterns for numerous local tributaries like Buckhorn Creek and Snake Creek. The settlement of Hillsville occupies the southwest, showing a concentration of development including the local High Sch and the Radio Tower (WFHV). This 1968 field-checked landscape reflects a deeply established rural community, evidenced by the high density of small family burying grounds and country parishes such as Dinwiddie Ch, New Hope Ch, and Gilmer Chapel.

Remote upland points like Witcher Knob and Huffman Knob rise above the stream valleys, while the Longshoal Lookout Tower stands to the north near Mitchell Crossroads. The map records a snapshot of mid-century Virginia life where small settlements like Liberty Hill and Longshoal remained connected by a network of winding secondary roads, alongside recreation sites like Camp Virginian and a local Campground.