2019 Map of Catawba

About this map

Catawba lies at the heart of this landscape where the Catawba River forms the boundary between Catawba and Iredell counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Lyle Creek, Balls Cr, and Broad Meadow Cr, flowing into the northern reaches of Lake Norman. This survey documents a mix of legacy landmarks and modern developments, such as the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge in the northwest and the Comm Scope Lake further south. Several family-named cemeteries and memorials, including Smyres Cem and Providence Memorial Cem, provide essential data points for local genealogists. The presence of Murrays Mill Lake and Murrays Hill indicates historical milling sites that once supported the local agrarian economy. Small settlements like Buffalo and Bandy anchor the rural crossroads, while an extensive road network, including Oxford School Rd and Buffalo Shoals Cr road, connects these communities across the undulating river valley.