2013 Map of Cornelius

About this map

Lake Norman dominates the northwest corner of this Piedmont landscape, where residential development and aviation infrastructure meet the drainage basins of the Rocky River and Clarke Creek. The map documents the transitioning character of Mecklenburg County, centered on the growing communities of Smithville, Caldwell, and Hopewell. Transportation is a defining feature, with McEver Field and the Bradford Field Airport serving local aviation needs, while a dense network of suburban streets like Jetton St and Concord Rd overlay the historical rural geography. Small water bodies, including Barger Lake, Ferrelltown Lake, and Dream Lake, are scattered throughout the quadrangle, illustrating the modification of local tributaries such as Ferrelltown Creek and Cane Creek. The presence of the Caldwell Station Cr corridor suggests the area's historical rail connections, now serving as a focal point for modern subdivision growth.