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1973 Map of Thelma

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Thelma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Roanoke Rapids Lake and Lake Gaston dominate the northern landscape of this region, separated by the massive Gaston Dam. The boundary between Northampton and Halifax counties runs through these waters, which are shaped by the Roanoke River and segmented by Clements Island at the North Channel. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense network of country roads and rural settlements like Thelma, Summit, and Hinnes Crossroads.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high concentration of community landmarks, including Hawkins Chapel, Fidelity Ch, and the Everetts Sch. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts across the northern half of the map, while an Old Railroad Grade hints at earlier transportation corridors. From the Liles Lookout Tower to the small community of Gretna Green, the map preserves the mid-century rural character of the North Carolina coastal plain.