1965 Map of Bassett

About this map

Smith River and the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor define the industrial and residential spine of this mid-1960s landscape, anchored by the towns of Bassett and North Bassett. The map documents a period of significant local development, showing a complex of residential blocks and a High Sch tucked against the river's bend. Further north, the terrain transitions into a more rural pattern where small communities like Henry and Oak Level are linked by a network of winding roads and numerous family and community landmarks.