1971 Map of Southwest Eden

About this map

The Dan River meanders through the heart of Rockingham County, carving a deep valley that separates the growing industrial hub of Eden from the rural crossroads to the south. In the early 1970s, this area reflects a landscape in transition, where established neighborhoods like Sunset Hills and Barton Grove sit near civic anchors such as the Douglass High Sch and the Leaksville Jr High Sch. The confluence of the Dan and Smith River near the town center highlights the historical importance of these waterways to local industry, further evidenced by the Filtration Plant and the Southern railroad line.