2019 Map of Banoak

About this map

Hulls Crossroads and Cat Square anchor this Piedmont landscape where the boundaries of Burke, Catawba, and Lincoln Counties converge. The area is defined by a dense network of family-named roads and rural communities like Banoak and Henry, illustrating a long-standing pattern of dispersed agricultural settlement. Waterways including Jacob Fork and Indian Cr drain the undulating terrain, while prominent heights like Lynn Mtn and Brendle Mtn rise above the surrounding fields. Local history is etched into the map through features like Chapman Cem and Steiger Field, marking generations of land use. In the southern reaches, the settlement of Belwood sits near the headwaters of Buffalo Cr, while Taylors Lake provides a localized water source. The map reflects a modern era where traditional crossroads remain central to the geography of these North Carolina foothills.