Lake Norman dominates this landscape, its intricate shoreline forming a complex network of coves and peninsulas across the borders of Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg counties. The map captures the suburban and recreational development of the early 21st century, with extensive road networks like Sherrills Ford Rd and Plantation Dr serving lakeside communities. Pockets of the area's earlier history remain visible through features such as Rockwell Cem and Williamson Cem, while the Lake Norman Airpark and industrial sites like Auto Storage Lake Number One indicate more modern economic shifts. The terrain is marked by significant features like Gold Mine Island and the confluence of small waterways including McCrary Cr and Beaverdam Cr, illustrating how the man-made lake has reshaped the local geography around established towns like Mooresville and Cornelius.
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1893 · Statesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Hickory
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1914 · Gastonia
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1916 · Gastonia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1942 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1949 · Hicks Crossroads
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000