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2022 Map of Tungsten

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Tungsten
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The John H. Kerr Reservoir dominates this borderland between North Carolina and Virginia, where the flooded landscape of the Roanoke River basin creates a complex network of inlets and islands. Along the southern shores, the settlement of Tungsten sits near Island Creek, marking an area with a history tied to local mineral extraction. The map details the transition from the rolling woodlands of Vance and Granville Counties to the expansive waters of the reservoir, highlighting numerous named landforms that survived the flooding, such as Clydes Island, Ivy Hill, and Cooper Island.

Rural life is evidenced by the presence of Fields Cem to the north and the small community of Woodworth near the eastern edge. Townsville serves as a southern anchor for the local road network, while Merifield Airport provides a point of arrival in this water-oriented landscape. The intricate shoreline is further defined by smaller tributaries like Carter Br and Dodson Creek, which carve into the surrounding peninsulas.