1967 Map of Nettleridge

About this map

The South Mayo River meanders across the hills of Patrick County, Virginia, and Stokes County, North Carolina, defining a landscape of small agricultural hubs and riverside mills during the mid-1960s. The presence of Gilbert Mill on Russell Creek and an Old Railroad Grade near Spoon Creek points to an era of localized industry and rural transport. This survey captures a specific moment in the borderlands, where small post-war settlements like Coleville and Palmetto were anchored by neighborhood landmarks such as Tatum Macedonia Ch and New Hope Sch. Community life is further evidenced by family-run commercial points like Moorefield Store, Lackey Store, and Shelton Store, providing a detailed look at the distribution of local commerce before modern consolidation shifted the region's character. Topographic details like High Point Ch and Peters Creek illustrate the rolling transition from the Piedmont into the Blue Ridge foothills.