1969 Map of Belews Creek

About this map

Belews Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Forsyth and Guilford County border region, where the terrain transitions from the headwaters of the How River and Reedy Fork toward the larger reservoir. In the late 1960s, the rural character of the area was defined by a dense network of country churches, including Rock Hill Ch and Antioch Ch, which served established communities like Crims Crossroads. The southern edge of the map shows the transition toward more industrialized infrastructure near the Southern RR corridor, featuring a Filtration Plant and Water Tank. Local transport and commerce patterns are preserved through features like Talleys Crossing and the Sellers Landing Strip, providing a clear look at mid-century Piedmont land use before modern suburban expansion significantly altered these traditional road networks and rural centers.