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1966 Map of Leesville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Leesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Leesville Lake dominates this mid-1960s landscape, winding through the boundary of Pittsylvania, Bedford, and Campbell counties. The reservoir was created following the construction of the Leesville Dam, situated near the confluence of Goose Creek and the Roanoke River. The map captures the area just as the new shoreline began to reshape the local geography, with various boat ramps and a Campground emerging along the water's edge.

Away from the water, the terrain remains defined by rural settlements like Leesville and Brights, along with numerous country churches that served as community anchors. Genealogists may find interest in the scattered rural landmarks, such as Old Stone Road Ch near Stone Road Mtn, New Chapel, and Union Ch. The northern section of the map is traversed by the Norfolk and Western railroad, while prominent peaks like King George Mtn and Bald Knob rise above the network of creeks feeding the river system.