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1968 Map of Nelson

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Nelson and Buffalo Junction anchor this rural landscape straddling the state line where the Piedmont begins its roll toward the coast. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Buffalo Creek, Aarons Creek, and Johnson Creek, all feeding toward the extensive John H Kerr Reservoir visible at the margins. This era captures the critical infrastructure of the Norfolk and Western and the Danville and Franklin RR, which provided the primary industrial pulse for small communities like Averett and Siddon. Local history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, from Hebron Ch and Amis Chapel to the Wharton Memorial Br. The map also clearly delineates the complex county boundaries where Mecklenburg Co, Halifax Co, and North Carolina's Granville Co converge amidst the wooded ridges and creek bottoms.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.91 x 26.87 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain