1968 Map of Omega

About this map

Banister River and the Dan River converge in this section of Halifax County, where the John H Kerr Reservoir begins its reach across the landscape. The topography is defined by the numerous creeks and branches, such as Grassy Creek and Little Hyco River, that carve through the Hilly terrain. Transportation and recreation hubs are clustered in the western portion of the map, including the William M Tuck Airport and the South Boston Speedway. Small communities and crossroad settlements like Wolf Trap, Omega, and Five Forks are linked by the Southern railroad line and local roads. Several historic congregations are mapped here, from Revelation Ch near the river to Mt Cana Ch and Tyler Chapel, providing a clear look at the rural social geography of the late 1960s before modern developments altered these traditional centers.