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2002 Map of Gastonia North

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Gastonia North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Gastonia and its northern outskirts are the focal point of this 2002 update, reflecting decades of suburban expansion and industrial infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the heavy footprint of the Gastonia corporate boundary and the city of Dallas, where established residential areas like Ashebrook Park and Jenkins Heights meet industrial sites such as the Filtration Plant and Long Creek Sewage Disposal. The city's civic and educational heart is well-documented, featuring the Schiele Museum, the State Orthopedic Hosp, and numerous legacy institutions like Highland Jr High Sch and Central Sch.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain rises toward Pasour Mountain in the northwest, while the South Fork of the Catawba River snakes along the eastern edge. Local history is preserved in several significant burial grounds, including Oakwood Cem and Hollywood Cem, alongside traditional country congregations like Philadelphia Ch and Antioch Ch. The map captures the complex water management system of the era, from the prominent Rankin Lake to the scattered gaging stations along Long Creek.