2022 Map of John H Kerr Dam

About this map

The vast expanse of the John H. Kerr Reservoir dominates this landscape along the Virginia and North Carolina border, where the flooded valleys of Kettles Cr and Robbins Cr create an intricate shoreline of peninsulas and islands. High ground near the Buggs Island dam supports established communities like Castle Heights and Phillis, while the eastern portion of the map shows the upper reaches of Lake Gaston. The geography is defined by its water-access points, with labels like Keats Peninsula and Eppes Fork marking the recreational and residential fingerprints of the mid-20th-century reservoir project. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Shiloh Cem and Union Chapel Cem, while the Tobacco Heritage Trl follows the historical corridor north of the reservoir, reflecting the region's agricultural past.