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1968 Map of Buffalo Springs

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Buffalo Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The confluence of the Roanoke River, Dan River, and Hyco River defines this landscape, where the waters widen into the John H Kerr Reservoir. Centrally located, the Staunton River State Park occupies the peninsula between the Roanoke and Dan rivers, featuring a filtration plant and picnic areas. The surrounding terrain is a network of ridges and drainages, marked by rural settlements such as Dryburg and Midway.

Local history is preserved through numerous ecclesiastical landmarks including Spanish Grove Ch, St Marks Ch, and Fork Ch. The map also details early infrastructure and recreational development, from the landing strip along Aarons Creek to the Staunton View Public Use Area and Buffalo Public Use Area. The presence of a Quarry and Gravel Hill Ch suggests the localized extraction of geological resources that supported the area's rural economy during the late 1960s.