1962 Map of Glen Alpine

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Lake James dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, its waters contained by the Paddy Creek Dam and the Linville Dam Powerhouse. The terrain is defined by the steep valleys of the Catawba River and Silver Creek, where small agrarian settlements and dozens of country churches anchor the community. The Southern railroad line cuts through the north, serving Glen Alpine and Bridgewater, while the newly constructed highway corridor follows the path of Jamestown Road across the central hills. This 1960s study reveals a region where traditional land use meets modern infrastructure, evidenced by landmarks like the Mt Alpine Sch and the State Hospital Reservoir. Genealogy researchers will find numerous family-named sites, from the Mc Dowell Ch to England Knob, alongside historic land tracts like Quaker Meadow.