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1971 Map of Belews Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Belews Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Belews Lake dominates the southern landscape of this 1971 study, its branching fingers reaching toward the industrial footprints of the powerplant and a significant Tailings Pond. This era marks a period of transition where the traditional rural life of Stokes and Rockingham counties met heavy utility development. Along the Dan River and Town Fork Creek, the settlement of Pine Hall remains a focal point, supported by the Pine Hall Sch and nearby Claypits.

Transportation networks are well-defined by the Norfolk and Western and Southern railroads, which parallel the river and connect smaller community landmarks. Genealogists will find a high density of rural spiritual centers, including Morning Star Ch, Grace Ch, and Forest Chapel. The map also captures the topography of Dry Hollow and the convergence of several streams like Reed Creek and Eurins Creek, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns before further modern expansion.