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1967 Map of Philpott Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Philpott Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Philpott Lake dominates this 1967 survey, its intricate shoreline stretching across the borders of Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties. Formed by the Philpott Dam on the Smith River, the reservoir created a complex network of points and islands including Horseshoe Point, Goose Point, and Turkey Island. The map illustrates the region's transition into a major recreational hub during the mid-20th century, with numerous facilities such as the Ryans Branch Rec Area and the expansive Fairy Stone State Park flanking the western waters.

Industrial and community life remains centered around the river valley to the southeast, where the Norfolk and Western railway serves the textile and manufacturing centers of Bassett and West Bassett. Local history is preserved in the numerous small settlements and congregations away from the water, such as Dodson and Mill Creek, alongside landmarks like the Union Ch and Star of Bethlehem Ch. The rugged topography is punctuated by heights like Stuarts Knob and Little Mtn, while a Quarry near the park suggests the area's geological resources.