2016 Map of Morganton North

About this map

Morganton serves as the focal point for this survey of the Foothills region, situated where the Catawba River flows eastward into Rhodhiss Lake. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major waterways, including the Johns River and Warrior Fork, which carve through the terrain north of the city. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the rural outskirts, from the Catawba Valley Baptist Church Cem near the river to more isolated locations like Bost Cem and Erwin Cem. Small communities such as Chesterfield, Hartland, and Perkinsville dot the network of country roads, while the northern boundary is marked by the presence of Chestnut Mountain. The map captures a mix of established neighborhoods and the winding river valleys that have historically dictated the growth of Burke and Caldwell counties.