1951 Map of Walkertown

About this map

The northern fringes of Winston-Salem and the rural community of Walkertown define this landscape during a period of transition. The Norfolk and Western and Southern railroads bisect the terrain, facilitating industrial sites like Ogburn Sta and the Memorial Industrial Sch. The southern portion of the sheet shows the expansion of neighborhoods like Montview and Brookwood, while the northern reaches remain dominated by agricultural land and small creeks such as Buffalo Creek and Old Mill Branch. Local history is deeply rooted in the many small congregational centers like Western Pleasant Hope Ch and Bethlehem Ch, which anchor the crossroads along with family burial grounds such as Banner Cem. The presence of the Smith Reynolds Airport and various radio towers reflects the mid-century modernization of Forsyth County.