2013 Map of Thelma

About this map

Thelma and Gretna Green anchor this coastal plain landscape in Halifax County, where the northern border is defined by the massive impoundments of Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake. The terrain is deeply articulated by numerous inlets and coves along the lake shores, particularly around Clements Island. South of the water, the geography transitions into a network of drainages and lowlands, including Bear Swamp and Marsh Swamp, which feed into Quankey Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates a rural region characterized by small crossroads settlements like Hinnes Crossroads and Roper Springs. Notable local landmarks and water bodies, such as Liles Lookout Tower, Dickens Pond, and Crawley Pond, provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing the evolution of family tracts and rural infrastructure in this part of North Carolina.