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2022 Map of Longview

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Longview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Hickory and its western suburbs define this 2022 survey, showcasing the modern landscape of the Burke and Catawba County line. The transportation spine of the region is clearly established by the parallel paths of I-40, US Hwy 70, and the Norfolk Southern railroad, which together connect a series of established communities including Hildebran, Icard, and Connelly Springs. This alignment reflects the historical development of the Piedmont's industrial corridor, where towns grew alongside the rail and highway networks.

Away from the urbanized corridor of Longview and Long View, the landscape transitions into the rolling terrain surrounding Baker Mtn and Piney Mtn. Traditional rural centers like Advent Crossroads and Propst Crossroads persist, while the waters of Henry Fork and Jacob Fork drain the southern portion of the quadrangle. Local heritage sites, such as Burke Chapel United Methodist Church and Brookford Cemetery, provide specific points of interest for those tracing family history in this corner of North Carolina.