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1966 Map of Greensboro

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Greensboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Kerr Reservoir dominates the eastern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant hydrological management along the Roanoke River and its tributaries like the Dan River. The region is defined by a dense network of transit and industry, centered around major hubs like Greensboro, Burlington, and Danville. Rail operations are central to the area's economy, with the Southern Railway and Seaboard Air Line Railroad connecting industrial centers to smaller settlements like South Boston and Henderson.

Beyond the urban centers, the map reveals a rural fabric of education and faith, naming institutions such as Elon College and Guilford College alongside local landmarks like Bethel Ch and Providence Ch. The transition from the Piedmont to the foothills is marked by prominent heights including Turkeycock Mountain and Bull Mountain. Large land use features like the Camp Butner Military Reservation and the sprawling Fairystone State Park highlight the varied federal and state interests across the North Carolina and Virginia border.