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1993 Map of Marion East

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Marion East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The Catawba River and its expansive reach into Lake James dominate the northern landscape of this McDowell County quadrangle. This 1993 revision, based on earlier 1960s photogrammetry, highlights the residential and industrial growth around Marion and East Marion, including the distinctive neighborhoods of Clinchfield and Stumptown. The infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the Southern railroad line to the Interchange 86 development.

Genealogists can find numerous landmarks, such as Nebo High Sch and the Nebo Cem in the community of Nebo. The map records a dense network of country churches like Chapel Hill Ch and Harmony Grove Ch, alongside geographical markers like Jamison Mtn and Gibbs Mtn. The presence of the State Prison Camp and various municipal sites like the Sewage Disposal facility reflect the mid-to-late 20th-century utility footprint of the region.