2019 Map of Granite Falls

About this map

Granite Falls and the surrounding Catawba Valley riverfront are defined by the expansive waters of Rhodhiss Lake and Lake Hickory in this 2019 survey. The landscape transitions from the developed corridors along Hickory Blvd to the more rural heights of Chestnut Mtn and Pilot Mtn in the north. The map documents the residential patterns of several established communities, including Sawmills, Hudson, and Rhodhiss, where local history is anchored by sites like Sunset Hill Cem and Pinecrest Cem. This modern topographic study shows the intensive road network connecting older settlements like Dudley Shoals and Grace Chapel to the larger centers of Lenoir and Hickory. The intricate shoreline and numerous creek systems, such as Gunpowder Creek and Drowning Creek, highlight the vital role of these water bodies in defining local property lines and the geographic character of both Caldwell and Burke counties.