Loading map...

2011 Map of Belmont

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Wylie dominates this region along the North Carolina and South Carolina border, creating a complex shoreline that defines the local geography. The landscape transitions from the residential developments of Belmont and Cramerton down to the fingers of the lake, where infrastructure like the Upper Armstrong Bridge and Lower Armstrong Bridge connects the growing lakeside communities. Higher elevations at Cramer Mountain and Berry Mountain overlook the Catawba Creek valley, providing a clear picture of the Piedmont's varied topography.

Industrial and historical sites are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the Allen Steam Station Dam Number One to the historic Armstrongs Ford. Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including Mill Creek Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and Smith Cemetery. The presence of Hall Airport and the Lakewood Golf Course reflects the 21st-century character of this suburban corridor, while remnants of older transit patterns are visible at Elmores Crossroads.