1977 Map of Middleburg

About this map

John H Kerr Reservoir dominates the northwestern corner of this quadrangle, its fingers reaching into a landscape of small agricultural clearings and dense woods. This 1977 orthophotoquad was produced by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, offering a literal photographic record of the terrain. The imagery highlights the distinct settlement patterns of the late 1970s, where clusters of homes and buildings congregate along the primary road and rail corridors. The unincorporated community of Drewry sits centrally, while Manson and Middleburg anchor the southeastern portion of the map. Unlike a standard topographic line map, this aerial survey reveals the exact textures of the North Carolina countryside, showing the relationship between working farmland, timber stands, and the major transportation routes that bisect the area.