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1968 Map of South Hill SE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of South Hill SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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Lake Gaston dominates this 1968 landscape, marking a period of significant hydroelectric and recreational development along the Roanoke River. The reservoir straddles the state line between Virginia and North Carolina, creating an intricate shoreline that flooded many former low-lying fields. On the northern banks, the community of Joyceville serves as a hub near the Siouan Scout Reservation, while several smaller rural crossings like Barker Crossroads and Five Forks define the upland road network.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, particularly a string of historic country churches including Bethel Grove Ch, Rehoboth Ch, and St Stephens Ch. Numerous small cemeteries are scattered throughout the hills, documenting the family settlements that preceded the reservoir's creation. The presence of the Roanoke Airport and multiple Boat Ramps indicates the area's mid-century shift toward aviation and water-based tourism.