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1968 Map of Baskerville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Baskerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Baskerville stands as a focal point in Mecklenburg County during the late 1960s, situated along the Norfolk and Danville rail line. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Allen Creek and Danville Creek, which flow toward the southern reach of the John H Kerr Reservoir. A unique institutional presence is found at State Prison Camp No 4 near Stony Cross, reflecting the rural infrastructure of the era.

Local history is preserved through a dense network of community landmarks including Sharon Ch, St Marks Ch, and St Andrews Cem. Small settlements like Antlers, Midway, and The Ridge are connected by a web of backroads, while natural features like Sawmill Branch and Lit Alone Cr suggest the historical importance of local water power and timber resources. The presence of Mines and Quarries in the south further illustrates the area's geological and economic character.