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1968 Map of Nelson, 1972 Print
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1968 Map of Nelson

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Nelson and Buffalo Junction serve as the primary rail-connected hubs in this 1968 landscape, situated along the Norfolk and Franklin line. The map captures a moment of topographical transition, where rural crossroads like Siddon, Perkins, and Averett are dotted with numerous unnamed family Cem sites, suggesting a deeply rooted local genealogy. The northern and eastern sections are defined by the rising waters of the John H Kerr Reservoir, which reaches into the valleys of Buffalo Creek and Aarons Creek. This hydrology, combined with the presence of Wharton Memorial Ch and Hebron Ch, reflects a community structured around its watercourses and small country congregations. To the south, across the state line into North Carolina, the terrain remains heavily dissected by Johnson Creek and Grassy Creek, preserving a network of unimproved roads and farm boundaries in Granville Co.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain