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1968 Map of Willis Mountain

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Willis Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Willis Mountain rises above the landscape of Buckingham County, characterized by a complex network of creeks and rural crossroads during the late 1960s. The area is defined by the winding course of the Willis River and its many tributaries, including Tongue Quarter Creek and Cattail Creek. Local life centers around small settlements like Dillwyn, Curdsville, and Sheppards, often anchored by community landmarks such as Salem Ch and Holy Trinity Ch.

Industrial activity is evident near the mountain, where a Mine and an Industrial Waste Pond are noted. The eastern edge of the map follows the Buckingham Co Cumberland Co line, crossing through the lowlands of Fork Swamp. This survey preserves the placement of historic crossings like Dobsons Bridge and the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and rural churches, including All Nations Ch and Smyrna Ch, before modern developments altered these traditional corridors.