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2023 Map of Lake Norman North

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lake Norman North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lake Norman dominates this 2023 landscape, its intricate shoreline creating a complex network of peninsulas and inlets that define modern residential patterns in Iredell, Catawba, and Lincoln counties. The map illustrates the contemporary expansion of communities like Sherrills Ford, Westport, and Terrell, where road networks have densified around the water's edge. Historic anchors remain visible amidst the suburban growth, including Berea Baptist Church Cem and Morrows Chapel United Methodist Church Cem.

A notable geographic landmark, Gold Mine Island, sits in the northern reaches of the lake, serving as a reminder of the region's earlier mineral interests before the valley was inundated. The interface of the three counties is clearly marked as it traverses the open water and narrow channels, while established settlements such as Mayhew and Webbs show the transition from traditional Piedmont crossroads to lakefront residential hubs. The presence of Rockwell Cem and Williamson Cem provides essential points of reference for local historians and genealogists tracing families in the Catawba River valley.