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2013 Map of Locust

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Locust
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Locust serves as the primary hub in this corner of North Carolina, where residential expansion meets the winding course of the Rocky River. The landscape is defined by its dendritic drainage system, with Dutch Buffalo Cr and Little Meadow Cr cutting through the terrain to join the larger river system. To the north, the community of Georgeville and the historic site of Barriers Mill indicate a pattern of rural crossroads that have long anchored this area between Cabarrus and Stanly counties.

Industrial and recreational footprints are visible through features like the Willow Creek Airport and numerous private water bodies, including Pharrs Lake and Oak Cliff Lake. The road network, featuring names like Barrier Store Rd and Miami Church Rd, reflects the local history of commerce and community gathering points. These labels provide a clear look at how suburban development has begun to overlay the older agricultural and milling settlements near Oak Cliffs and Stony Run.