1968 Map of Bracey

About this map

Lake Gaston dominates the landscape of this borderland, where the Roanoke River was impounded to create a massive reservoir during the mid-20th century. This 1968 survey, revised in the late 1970s, captures the rural character of the Mecklenburg County countryside as it transitions from traditional river-valley agriculture to a lakeside geography. Notable transport infrastructure includes the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the Goodes Ferry Bridge, which spans the newer waters.