1968 Map of Holiday Lake

About this map

The Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest dominates this landscape, covering a significant portion of the border between Buckingham and Appomattox counties. This survey reflects the mid-century development of the region's recreational and forestry infrastructure, centered on Holiday Lake and its associated State Park. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including the Slate River and Fishpond Creek, which carve through the Piedmont hills. Small, localized settlements such as Toga, Sliders, and Jamison are connected by a web of rural roads, often punctuated by historical landmarks like Union Ch and Bethlehem Ch. The presence of scattered Cem labels throughout the forest and near Hollywood provides vital clues for genealogists researching families from this heavily wooded interior. This map also tracks 1970s updates in purple, showing road modifications and buildings added after the original field check.