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1973 Map of Belmont

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The South Fork Catawba River flows through a landscape defined by textile manufacturing and institutional growth in the early 1970s. This industrial corridor is anchored by Belmont and Cramerton, where the Southern railroad and infrastructure like the State Textile Sch and a large Powerplant reflect the region's economic drivers. The transition from industrial centers to rural communities is marked by several church-centered settlements, including Elmores Crossroads and New Hope, while Sacred Heart College stands as a prominent landmark in the north.

The map's southern reaches show the intricate shoreline of Lake Wylie along the North Carolina and South Carolina border. This area is dotted with family and community sites of significant genealogical interest, such as Boyd Friendship Cem, Mill Creek Cem, and Mt Zion Ch. The convergence of Catawba Creek and the main river channel illustrates the complex hydrology that supported the development of Gastonia and its neighboring mill towns.