1968 Map of Clarksville North

About this map

Clarksville anchors the southern edge of this landscape, situated where the Southern railroad line crosses the expansive John H Kerr Reservoir. This 1968 study, updated in 1981, reveals the complex shoreline created by the flooding of the Roanoke and Dan rivers, resulting in numerous inlets such as Occoneechee Harbor and the mouth of Bluestone Creek. The terrain is characterized by a network of rural settlements and community landmarks, including Orgainville and Jones Store. Local history is preserved in the location of several country churches like Ephesus Ch and St Matthews Ch, alongside West End High Sch. The map also details the early development of Occoneechee State Park, showing its campgrounds and picnic areas adjacent to the reservoir, while reflecting the era's infrastructure through the Norfolk and Danville rail corridor.