Lowesville and the surrounding rural communities of eastern Lincoln and northern Gaston counties are defined by a network of creeks and small family landmarks. This 2010 survey documents a landscape of scattered settlements such as Machpelah, Cansellers, and Lucia, where historical sites like Fortneys Forge and the Tuckers Grove Campground reflect long-standing local traditions. The area is heavily intersected by water, including Leepers Creek, Killian Creek, and Forney Creek, which have necessitated numerous crossings like the McDowell Bridge and Reinhardt Bridge.
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1893 · Statesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Hickory
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1914 · Gastonia
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1916 · Gastonia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1942 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Paw Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Hicks Crossroads
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Charlotte
USGS Topo · 1:250,000