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2010 Map of Granite Falls

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Granite Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Granite Falls and the neighboring industrial settlements of Sawmills, Hudson, and Rhodhiss anchor this Piedmont landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The topographic character is defined by the heavy drainage of Gunpowder Creek and Little Gunpowder Creek, which converge as they flow toward the expansive Rhodhiss Lake. This hydrography supported early local industry, evidenced by the Rhodhiss Dam and the infrastructure surrounding the Old Mill Pond Dam.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant detail in the residential and community markers, including Sunset Hill Cemetery, Pinecrest Cemetery, and Liberty Church Cemetery. Cultural and recreational sites are well-documented, from the Caldwell County Fairgrounds and Hudson Drag Strip in the northwest to the Granada Golf Course near Granville Terrace. The map also captures several distinct shoals and mountain peaks, such as Devil Shoals and Pilot Mountain, providing a clear picture of the area's natural boundaries.