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1969 Map of Kannapolis

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Kannapolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Kannapolis serves as the primary urban center in this survey, defined by its red-tinted grid and the busy Southern railroad line passing through the town of Glass. The surrounding landscape is characterized by a high density of rural institutions, particularly along the Mecklenburg Co Cabarrus Co boundary. Genealogists will find a wealth of named local landmarks, including Bethpage Ch Cem, Shady Brook Sch, and Poplar Tent Ch.

The hydrological network is complex, featuring the Rocky River and its various tributaries such as Coddle Creek, Clarke Creek, and Afton Creek. Numerous small impoundments like Harris Lake, Earnhardt Lake, and Barr Lake suggest a managed water system for local agriculture or early industry. Smaller rural hubs like Fisher Town, Wallace Crossroads, and Cox Mill highlight the transition from a purely agrarian economy to one with scattered manufacturing and educational centers like Evans College.