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2010 Map of Hickory

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hickory serves as the central hub of this Catawba County landscape, surrounded by suburban growth in Viewmont and Sweetwater. The map highlights the area's industrial and recreational geography, featuring the Shuford Mills Dam on the Henry Fork and the Hickory Speedway to the east. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several waterways, including Clark Creek, Cripple Creek, and the South Fork Catawba River, which dictate the placement of local dams and the winding paths of historic corridors like Zion Church Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial grounds, including the Old Robinson Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery. The southern portion of the quadrangle remains less densely developed, where Startown and Rhoney are connected by a network of rural roads such as Finger Bridge Rd and Cauble Dairy Rd, reflecting the area's transition from agricultural roots to a modern manufacturing and residential center.