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2010 Map of Gastonia North

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gastonia North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Loray Mills stands as a prominent marker of industrial history in this northern portion of Gastonia, where the urban landscape meets the Piedmont's rolling hydrology. The map illustrates a dense concentration of local heritage sites, including the expansive Oakwood Cemetery and Rose Hill Cemetery, which serve as vital touchstones for genealogical research in the region. To the north, the town of Dallas remains a distinct center, separated from the growing Gastonia suburbs by the winding course of Long Creek and its many tributaries like Coley Creek and Little Long Creek.

Water management is a defining characteristic of this terrain, evidenced by several engineered landmarks such as the Rankin Lake Dam and Gaston County Farm Lake Dam. These reservoirs, along with the South Fork Catawba River at the eastern edge, have shaped the development of neighborhoods like Ranlo and Smyre. From the heights of Pasour Mountain in the northwest to the industrial corridors near East Gastonia, this survey captures the complex transition from historical textile centers to modern municipal infrastructure.