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

1. 2002 Map of Bessemer City, 2003 Print

   

   2002 Bessemer City

   2003 Print · USGS

   Bessemer City and the industrial corridor of Gaston County are captured here at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the footprint of active Mines and Tailings Ponds alongside landmarks like Ebenezer Ch and Chestnut Ridge.

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4. 2002 Map of Gastonia North, 2003 Print

   

   2002 Gastonia North

   2003 Print · USGS

   Gaston County at the turn of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of rapid urban growth and deep-rooted community landmarks. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Hollywood Cemetery and Antioch Church, or explore the civic core near the Schiele Museum.

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7. 2002 Map of Cherryville, 2003 Print

   

   2002 Cherryville

   2003 Print · USGS

   The crossroads and creeks of the Gaston and Lincoln county borderlands are captured here at the start of the millennium. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous community landmarks, including Beam Mill, Bess Chapel, and Zion Hill Ch.

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10. 2010 Map of Mountain Island Lake, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Mountain Island Lake

    2010 Print · USGS

    Suburban Charlotte and the Catawba River shoreline are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can locate several important burial sites, including the George Elliott Family Slave Cemetery and Hopewell AME Zion Cemetery.

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13. 2010 Map of Cherryville, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Cherryville

    2010 Print · USGS

    Gaston and Cleveland counties appear at the turn of the decade, showing the transition between rural crossroads and the growth of Cherryville. Researchers can trace old family landmarks and industry, from the Beam Mill to the small community of Baker Crossroads.

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16. 2010 Map of Waco, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Waco

    2010 Print · USGS

    Cleveland County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape transformed by the Kings Mountain Reservoir and steady residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds like Hullender Cemetery and New Prospect Cemetery, or trace landmarks like the Masonic Lodge and the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

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19. 2010 Map of Lincolnton West, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Lincolnton West

    2010 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County at the start of the 2010s shows a dense network of Piedmont settlements connected by historic rural roads. Researchers can trace the development of Lincolnton and Cherryville while finding smaller locales like Crouse, Laboratory, and Polkadot.

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22. 2010 Map of Lincolnton East, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Lincolnton East

    2010 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of settled communities and evolving industrial corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the geography of old settlements like Iron Station and High Shoals, or locate family landmarks near Hollybrook Cemetery.

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25. 2010 Map of Bessemer City, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Bessemer City

    2010 Print · USGS

    Gaston County at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of established townships and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Tryon, Rhynes Airport, and the Bessemer City Post Office.

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28. 2010 Map of Gastonia North, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Gastonia North

    2010 Print · USGS

    Gastonia and the neighboring town of Dallas are shown in detail during a period of significant suburban and industrial transition. Researchers can trace family sites through several large burial grounds, including Hollywood Cemetery, and locate historic labor centers like Loray Mills.

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31. 2010 Map of Mount Holly, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Mount Holly

    2010 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor along the Catawba River and South Fork is captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Mauney Cemetery, the heights of Spencer Mountain, and the historic streets of McAdenville and Stanley.

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34. 2010 Map of Lowesville, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Lowesville

    2010 Print · USGS

    Eastern Lincoln County is shown here at a moment of transition, balancing its rural roots with new development. You can trace family histories through sites like Keever Cemetery and Forney Cemetery or locate historic crossings at McClure Bridge.

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37. 2011 Map of Lake Norman South, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Lake Norman South

    2011 Print · USGS

    North Carolina's waterfront growth and river management are clear in this 2011 survey of the southern Catawba River basin. Genealogists can locate family sites like Rural Hill Cemetery or trace historical crossings at Allison Ferry and Cowans Ford.

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40. 2011 Map of Gastonia South, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Gastonia South

    2011 Print · USGS

    Gaston County and the South Carolina borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets rural farmland. Researchers can locate family sites near Boogertown or Bowling Green, and trace the paths of Crowders Creek and the Gastonia Municipal Airport.

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43. 2011 Map of Kings Mountain, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Kings Mountain

    2011 Print · USGS

    Kings Mountain and the surrounding ridges are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape shaped by both mining and conservation. Researchers can find old family landmarks and industrial sites like Pisgah Cemetery, Kings Mountain Mica Company, and Sparrow Springs Lake.

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46. 2011 Map of Belmont, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Belmont

    2011 Print · USGS

    The Piedmont region along the Carolina border comes into focus in the early 2000s as suburban growth meets the waters of Lake Wylie. Genealogists and local historians can trace old landmarks like Armstrongs Ford, Mill Creek Cemetery, and the community at Cramerton.

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49. 2013 Map of Cherryville, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Cherryville

    2013 Print · USGS

    Gaston County farmland and the northern reaches of Cherryville are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and small settlements like Dellview, Flay, and the Beam Dairy Farm.

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52. 2013 Map of Lincolnton East, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Lincolnton East

    2013 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s eastern landscape is shown here as it transitioned into the early twenty-first century, balancing river-bottom history with modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through settlements like Goodsonville, Iron Station, and the banks of the S Fork Catawba River.

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55. 2013 Map of Belmont, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Belmont

    2013 Print · USGS

    Gaston and Mecklenburg counties are shown in this contemporary study of the river-bend communities near Charlotte. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments of Cramerton, Belmont, and Paradise Point along the banks of the S Fork Catawba River.

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58. 2013 Map of Lincolnton West, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Lincolnton West

    2013 Print · USGS

    The rural landscapes west of Lincolnton are documented here during a period of steady community growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Love Memorial School, Hephzibah Church, and the settlement of Crouse.

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61. 2013 Map of Gastonia South, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Gastonia South

    2013 Print · USGS

    Gaston County at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural creeksides to active suburban communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of South Gastonia, the Gastonia Municipal Airport, and distinctive locales like Boogertown and Bowling Green.

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64. 2013 Map of Gastonia North, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Gastonia North

    2013 Print · USGS

    Gaston County enters the second decade of the millennium with a landscape of maturing suburbs and industrial legacies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street-level details of communities like Dallas, Ranlo, and the historic Loray Mills district.

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67. 2013 Map of Lowesville, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Lowesville

    2013 Print · USGS

    This Piedmont landscape in the early twenty-first century reveals a complex tapestry of growing residential corridors and older rural foundations. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Tuckers Grove Campground, Catawba Springs, and Fortneys Forge.

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70. 2013 Map of Bessemer City, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Bessemer City

    2013 Print · USGS

    Gaston County transitions from agricultural landscapes to urban grids in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local development across communities like Tryon, Sunnyside, and Vantine, or locate family sites near Chestnut Ridge and Long Creek.

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73. 2013 Map of Mount Holly, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Mount Holly

    2013 Print · USGS

    The river corridors west of Charlotte come into sharp focus in the early twenty-first century as industrial roots meet suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named areas like Goshen Grove and Brown Town or the rail lines of the Piedmont and Northern Railway.

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