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2016 Map of Hickory

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hickory
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hickory and its surrounding communities are shown here at a moment of significant infrastructure, where the industrial past meets modern residential expansion. The campus of Lenoir Rhyne Univ and the historically significant Oakwood Cem anchor the urban core, while the presence of Shuford Mills Lake recalls the area's textile manufacturing heritage. The map details a complex transportation network, featuring CSX Transportation rail lines and major thoroughfares like Conover Blvd W and Catawba Valley Blvd SE.

The landscape is deeply etched by the Henry Fork and Jacob Fork, which converge toward the South Fork Catawba River. Numerous family-named landmarks and smaller settlements such as Brookford, Sweetwater, and Startown are visible, alongside specialized sites like Wilson's Airport and the Catawba Memorial Park. The layout of streets and cemeteries like Old Robinson Cem provides a clear view of how these Catawba County communities have organized around their natural watercourses and transit corridors.