1971 Map of Belews Lake

About this map

Belews Lake dominates the southeastern quadrant of this map, its finger-like coves reaching into the surrounding hills of the Piedmont. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the deep waters of the lake and the agricultural and industrial activity along the Dan River. Near the center, a large Tailings Pond and Powerplant reflect the energy infrastructure of the early 1970s, while the Norfolk and Western and Southern railroads provide the logistical backbone for the region.