1972 Map of Lavalette

About this map

The winding course of Twelvepole Creek and its many tributaries, such as Newcomb Creek, dominate this survey of southern Wayne County in the early 1970s. The landscape is undergoing a significant transition, with blue hatching marking the footprint of the soon-to-be expanded Beech Fork Lake, an area designated for controlled inundation. This change in the local geography contrasts with the established rural infrastructure of settlements like Lavalette and Dickson. The Norfolk and Western railroad snakes through the valleys, supporting a region dotted with numerous gas wells and small country churches, including Lynn Chapel and Mays Ch. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of local burying grounds such as Mt Union Cem and Mt Vernon Cem, while the inclusion of Dickson Falls and various unnamed golf courses reflects the recreational character of the area during this era.