2011 Map of Glen Alpine

About this map

Lake James dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, its waters contained by an intricate system of engineering including the Paddy Creek Dam, Linville Dam, and Bridgewater Dam. This 2011 survey reveals a complex hydrological network where the Old Catawba River and South Muddy Creek converge south of the community of Bridgewater. The settlement pattern follows the lower elevations between prominent heights like Hall Knob and England Knob, with the town of Glen Alpine serving as a primary hub. Evidence of local community life and genealogy is found at the Advent Cemetery near Parkhill and the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery further south. The map also documents the specialized infrastructure of the region, such as the Broughton Hospital Reservoir and the Henredon Dam on Little Silver Creek, illustrating the management of water resources for both institutional and industrial use in this part of Burke County.