1962 Map of Gold Hill

About this map

Gold Hill stands as the primary settlement on this map of the North Carolina Piedmont, situated where the Southern railway cuts through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several county lines, where Rowan, Cabarrus, and Stanly meet. This rural topography is heavily carved by the Yadkin River and the expanding waters of High Rock Lake, which dominate the northern and eastern margins. The map captures a moment when traditional land access relied on a network of ferry-named routes like Bringle Ferry Road and Stokes Ferry Road, reflecting the area's historical reliance on river crossings.