2011 Map of John H Kerr Dam

About this map

John H Kerr Dam controls the flow of the Roanoke River at the Virginia and North Carolina border, creating the sprawling finger-like reaches of the John H. Kerr Reservoir. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex shoreline of the reservoir, highlighting geographic features like Keats Peninsula, Buggs Island, and Gilligans Island. The map documents established communities and residential pockets such as Castle Heights, Rose Hill, and Phillis, providing a precise look at the modern road network and lake access points like North Bend Park Marina. Genealogists will find the locations of Shiloh Cemetery, Bethesda Cemetery, and Union Chapel Cemetery particularly valuable, as these sites often predate the massive hydrological changes brought by the dam's construction.