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1991 Map of Henderson

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Henderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The northern Piedmont of North Carolina is defined by the convergence of the Tar River and Flat River watersheds, anchored by the regional hubs of Henderson and Oxford. This 1991 survey illustrates the significant impact of mid-century water projects, specifically the John H Kerr Reservoir and the Falls Lake State Recreation Area, which reshaped the geography of Vance and Granville counties. The landscape is a mix of small municipal centers like Louisburg and Roxboro connected by a dense network of primary routes including Interstate 85 and U S Highway 1.

Historically significant landmarks like the Camp Butner National Guard Range and recreation sites such as Satterwhite Point State Rec Area show how the land transitioned from traditional agricultural use to specialized military and public recreation roles. The presence of the Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation lines through Creedmoor and Stovall reveals the continued importance of rail infrastructure to the industrial development of the Durham and Vance County borders.