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1974 Map of Roanoke Rapids

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Roanoke Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Roanoke Rapids and its industrial corridor dominate this mid-1970s landscape, illustrating the heavy influence of the Roanoke River on local development. The city center is densely mapped with civic infrastructure, including the Filtration Plant, City Hall, and numerous neighborhood institutions like the Akers Sch and Manning Sch. The industrial character of the era is evident in the Industrial Waste Ponds along the river and the Gravel Pit near Rosemary.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals a transition into the rural communities of Rheasville, Belmont, and Days Crossroads. These areas are anchored by local landmarks such as Halifax Academy and the Roanoke Rapids Air Force Station. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of country churches and burial grounds, such as Shearin Chapel Cem and Crestview Memorial Cem, which dot the landscape alongside the Seaboard Coast Line railroad.