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1973 Map of Gastonia South

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Gastonia South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Gastonia and its southern suburbs define this early 1970s landscape, where residential expansion meets the older rural traditions of the North Carolina South Carolina border. The Southern railroad line serves as a central spine, passing through South Gastonia and continuing south past the community of Bowling Green. This era shows a mix of industrial and civic development, from the Industrial Waste Ponds to the sprawling grounds of the Gastonia Country Club and the Gastonia Airport.

The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Jackson Knob and Mt Pisgah, providing a backdrop for numerous local landmarks. Genealogists will find a wealth of community centers including the Firestone Mem Cem, Weeping Mary Ch Cem, and Mt Pleasant Ch. Education is well-represented by facilities like Ashbrook High Sch and Huss High Sch, while the presence of a Quarry near Beaverdam Creek hints at the local extractive industry that persisted as the city grew southward.