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2013 Map of Townsville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Townsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Townsville and its surrounding crossroads define this section of Vance County along the North Carolina border. The landscape is heavily influenced by the reach of the John H. Kerr Reservoir, with its numerous inlets and bays like Little Nutbush Cr and Indian Cr carving into the terrain. In the north, Townsville Landing provides access to the water, while the interior is marked by a series of long-established junctions including Williamsboro, Harris Crossroads, and Kellys Crossroads.

Industry and local history are etched into the road network, most notably via Tungsten Mine Rd which leads toward the map's northern edge. Rural life is organized around these watercourses and crossings, from the banks of Crooked Run to the recreational areas at Nutbush Bridge Campground. The map illustrates the contemporary transition of the area from a traditional agricultural and mining-adjacent region to one defined by its relationship with the reservoir.