1970 Map of Granite Falls

About this map

Rhodhiss Lake and the Catawba River form the southern boundary of this Piedmont landscape, dominated by the industrial and residential growth of Granite Falls and Hudson along the Southern railroad line. The map illustrates a transitional period where rural traditions meet mid-century development, evidenced by the proximity of the Hudson Drag Strip and Caldwell Community College to numerous established country churches like Mt Zion Ch and Poovey Chapel. The topography is defined by the descent toward the river valley, with prominent elevations like Chestnut Mtn and Pilot Mtn overlooking a network of creeks. Downstream from the Rhodhiss Dam, the waterway transitions into Hickory Lake, while inland features such as the Old Millpond on Gunpowder Creek point to older patterns of water-powered industry and community centers like Dudley Shoals.