1973 Map of Villa Rica

About this map

Villa Rica serves as a central hub on this West Georgia landscape, situated along the Southern railroad line and emerging highway corridors. The map reveals a transition between the established town center, featuring the Villa Rica High Sch and Hill Crest Cem, and the more rural settlements of Ithaca, Five Points, and Hickory Level. To the south, numerous small country churches such as Macedonia Ch, Temperance Ch, and Old Carrollton Ch anchor local communities amidst a network of winding roads like Shady Grove Road. The terrain is defined by a dense drainage system including Bay Springs Creek and the Dog River, while several man-made bodies of water like Treasure Lake and Lake Val-Do-Mar indicate mid-century recreational and residential development. A notable detail is the Airport (Abandoned) near the northeastern corner, marking a shift in local infrastructure during this era of growth.