2022 Map of Cherryville

About this map

Cherryville serves as a prominent anchor in the southeastern corner of this region, where the borders of Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties converge. This modern study documents a landscape shaped by both early industry and evolving land use, from the traditional operations at Beam Mill to the specialized aviation at Laughing Crow Airpark near Flay. The drainage of the area is defined by the winding paths of Buffalo Creek and its tributaries, including Little Buffalo Creek and Suck Creek. Smaller settlements and crossroads like Fallston, Baker Crossroads, and Dellview are scattered throughout the rural corridors, connected by a network of family-named roads such as Doyle Beam Memorial Rd and Morrison Houser Trl. The topography is characterized by features like Long Ridge, which influences the local creek patterns and historical settlement clusters in this part of North Carolina.