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2013 Map of Mooresville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mount Mourne and the surrounding Iredell County landscape are defined by the intricate finger-like extensions of Lake Norman, which dominates the western edge of this 2013 survey. The terrain transitions from the developed corridors of the I-77 and US-21 throughways to the agricultural and equestrian character of Carrigan Farms. A dense network of local roads such as Brawley School Rd and Cornelius Rd illustrates the suburban expansion of the early 21st century.

Hydrological patterns are a central feature, with the Rocky River and its numerous tributaries including Back Creek, Dye Creek, and Coddle Creek carving through the Piedmont. These waterways, alongside smaller impoundments like Edwards Lake, reflect the natural drainage systems that dictated early settlement patterns before modern infrastructure took hold. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of old farmsteads as they were integrated into the growing community of Mount Mourne.