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2016 Map of Lake Norman South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Norman dominates this landscape, its intricate shoreline creating a complex network of peninsulas and inlets such as Duck Cove and The Neck. The map shows a region shaped by the impoundment of the Catawba River, where modern residential developments in Cornelius and Huntersville interface with older rural landmarks. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites preserved amidst the growth, including Rural Hill Cem and Torrence Chapel Cem.

Historic transit points and early settlements are still identifiable through labels like Cowans Ford, Allison Ferry, and Hicks Crossroads. The terrain is punctuated by small inland water bodies like Nixon Lake and Stillwell Lake, while larger landforms such as Cowans Ford Island and Sifford Island remain prominent within the reservoir. This detailed 2016 survey provides a precise record of the suburban expansion north of Charlotte during the mid-2010s.