2014 Map of Villa Rica

About this map

Villa Rica serves as the focal point for this study of the borderlands between Carroll and Douglas counties. The landscape transitions from the developed corridors along Us-78 and Ga-8 to a more dispersed rural pattern defined by family-named landmarks and water bodies like the Little Tallapoosa River and Dog River. Local history is deeply embedded in the terrain, with numerous traditional burial grounds including the Old Villa Rica Cem and Macedonia Cem appearing alongside long-established communities such as Sand Hill, Ithaca, and Five Points. The topography is dominated by William Mtn, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding drainage basins of Crawfish Creek and Hominy Creek. Aviation history is also represented through smaller landing strips like the Diamond R Ranch Airport and Lucky Lairds Landing Airport, reflecting the region's mid-century developmental shift.