1970 Map of Lake Norman South

About this map

Lake Norman dominates the landscape following the 1965 photogrammetric surveys, having reshaped the central Catawba River corridor. The impoundment of the river created a complex shoreline of coves and inlets, including Ramsey Creek and Hager Creek, which are shown here punctuated by early campgrounds and marinas. At the southern terminus of the lake, the Powerplant and substation at Cowans Ford mark the transition toward Mountain Island Lake. This era shows a community in flux between its agrarian roots and new hydroelectric development. Traditional crossroads and community centers like Hicks Crossroads, Caldwell, and Triangle remain prominent, while many local congregations are documented through churches such as Turrence Chapel, Bethel Ch, and Union Grove Ch. The presence of Allison Ferry and several cemeteries, including Rural Hill Cem, provides significant data for tracing family lineages and early transportation routes before modern infrastructure fully bypassed these older landmarks.