2000s (21st Century) Maps of Drexel, North Carolina

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  1. 2002 Map of Morganton North, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Morganton North, 2003 Print
    2002 Morganton North
    2003 Print · USGS
    Burke County at the turn of the millennium shows the intersection of deep-rooted rural communities and modern municipal growth near the Catawba River. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Arneys Store, Corpening Sch, and Littlejohn Ch.

  2. 2002 Map of Valdese, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Valdese, 2003 Print
    2002 Valdese
    2003 Print · USGS
    Valdese and the foothills of the South Mountains are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the area continued its transition from textile manufacturing to a regional hub. Researchers can locate dozens of historic landmarks including Bollingers Chapel, Laurel Sch, and the high peak of Mineral Springs Mtn.

  3. 2010 Map of Drexel, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Drexel, 2010 Print
    2010 Drexel
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early 21st century is defined here by the winding waters of Rhodhiss Lake and the growth of mountain-view communities. Researchers can trace family-named sites and infrastructure from Puett Cemetery and Drexel to the Morganton-Lenoir Airport.

  4. 2010 Map of Valdese, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Valdese, 2010 Print
    2010 Valdese
    2010 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Burke County are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the area continued to grow along the I-40 corridor. Local historians can trace the geography of upland settlements from Valdese to the ridges of Mineral Springs Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain.

  5. 2010 Map of Morganton North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Morganton North, 2010 Print
    2010 Morganton North
    2010 Print · USGS
    North Carolina’s river country unfolds here as the new millennium began, where the Catawba River meets the winding Johns River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Houck Cemetery or follow the development of communities like Chesterfield and Worry.

  6. 2013 Map of Valdese, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Valdese, 2013 Print
    2013 Valdese
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Foothills of Burke County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the growth of Valdese and its surrounding communities. Researchers can trace the path of Henry Fork through the southern hills and locate landmarks like Rutherford College and Sugarloaf Mountain.

  7. 2013 Map of Morganton North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Morganton North, 2013 Print
    2013 Morganton North
    2013 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's Burke County foothills come into focus in the early twenty-first century as the Johns River joins the Catawba River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads connecting settlements like Chesterfield, Hartland, and the curiously named Worry.

  8. 2013 Map of Drexel, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Drexel, 2013 Print
    2013 Drexel
    2013 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County communities thrive along the northern shores of the Catawba River in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of residential pockets like Drexel, Baton, and Gamewell alongside landmarks like Rhodhiss Lake.

  9. 2016 Map of Drexel, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Drexel, 2016 Print
    2016 Drexel
    2016 Print · USGS
    The foothills of western North Carolina are captured here in 2016, showcasing the dense network of communities between the Catawba River and the mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Puett Cem and North Catawba Cem or locate homesteads near Sawmills and Gamewell.

  10. 2016 Map of Valdese, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Valdese, 2016 Print
    2016 Valdese
    2016 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Burke County are shown here in the mid-2010s as the communities of Valdese and Drexel sit poised between the mountains and the plains. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Trinity Church to the George Hildebran School.

  11. 2016 Map of Morganton North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Morganton North, 2016 Print
    2016 Morganton North
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Foothills of North Carolina come alive in this survey centered on the river-bend city of Morganton. Researchers can trace family sites at Forest Hill Cem and Houck Cem or locate crossings like Huffman Bridge and Perkinsville.

  12. 2019 Map of Drexel, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Drexel, 2019 Print
    2019 Drexel
    2019 Print · USGS
    The foothills of North Carolina are mapped here in the late twenty-teens, showing the dense network of communities between Lenoir and Valdese. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Puett Cemetery, the Baton School, and historic crossings like Huffman Bridge.

  13. 2019 Map of Morganton North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Morganton North, 2019 Print
    2019 Morganton North
    2019 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Morganton and the winding Catawba River are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate several historic burial sites and rural communities, including Catawba Valley Baptist Church Cem, Perkinsville, and Hartland.

  14. 2019 Map of Valdese, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Valdese, 2019 Print
    2019 Valdese
    2019 Print · USGS
    Burke County’s southern ridges and manufacturing towns come into focus in the late twenty-teens, showing the area as the South Mountains begin to rise. Genealogists can trace family footprints along Keller Homeplace Rd or locate the Rutherford College campus and George Hildebran School Rd.

  15. 2022 Map of Valdese, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Valdese, 2022 Print
    2022 Valdese
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Burke County foothills are shown here in the early 2020s, as urban centers like Valdese and Drexel sit poised between the railroad and the mountains. Researchers can trace the landscape from the Norfolk Southern tracks to the peaks of High Peak and Sugarloaf Mtn.

  16. 2022 Map of Morganton North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Morganton North, 2022 Print
    2022 Morganton North
    2022 Print · USGS
    Burke and Caldwell counties are shown here in the 2020s as the river valleys of the Foothills continue to evolve. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Catawba Valley Baptist Church Cem, Worry, and Houck Cem.

  17. 2022 Map of Drexel, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Drexel, 2022 Print
    2022 Drexel
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early 2020s shows a dense network of suburban and industrial development across the Caldwell and Burke county line. Trace the local geography of established towns like Drexel, Valdese, and Sawmills alongside landmarks like Rhodhiss Lake.

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