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2016 Map of Belmont

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cramerton and South Belmont anchor the northern landscape of this survey, where the South Fork Catawba River winds through the borderlands of Gaston and Mecklenburg counties. The region is defined by the expansive reach of Lake Wylie, which dominates the central and southern portions of the map, creating a complex shoreline of coves and points such as Paradise Point Lake. Cultural and genealogical history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, including Greenwood Cem and Smith Cem, alongside several rural church sites like New Hope Church Cem.

Infrastructure in the mid-2010s is highlighted by major crossings such as the Upper Armstrong Bridge and Lower Armstrong Bridge, which facilitate movement across the river and its various branches. The presence of Berry Mtn provides a distinct topographic landmark amidst the growing suburban network of Gastonia and Belmont. Local historians can trace established neighborhoods and rural junctions like Elmores Crossroads, which mark the transition from river-valley industry to residential expansion.