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1968 Map of Clarksville North

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Clarksville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The sprawling Roanoke River-John H Kerr Reservoir dominates the landscape of Mecklenburg County, Virginia, following its creation in the mid-20th century. This survey highlights the integration of recreational land use with existing rural settlements, most notably seen in the establishment of Occoneechee State Park and Marina along the southern shoreline. The influx of water reshaped the local topography, turning lower reaches of tributaries like Bluestone Creek into wide inlets.

Evidence of the area's social fabric remains in the numerous rural congregations and educational sites, such as St Matthews Ch and West End High Sch. Transportation networks are anchored by the Southern railroad line, which cuts through the heart of the region near Jeffress and Jones Store. The map illustrates a transitional period where traditional communities like Orgainsville adjusted to the newly formed shoreline and the emerging tourism economy centered around Bluestone Landing and various boat ramps.