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2022 Map of Morganton South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Burke County Courthouse serves as the focal point for Morganton, where the transition from urban center to the high elevations of the South Mountains is clearly visible. This modern survey details the significant institutional footprint in the area, including the sprawling grounds of Broughton Hospital and Western Piedmont Community College. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise from the Catawba River and Silver Creek lowlands toward the southern peaks.

Local history researchers will find a dense network of family-named landmarks and rural congregations, such as the Hopewell Baptist Church Cem and Missionary Ridge Baptist Church Cem. The southern portion of the map is dominated by ridges and gaps, including Burkemont Mtn and Walker Top, reflecting the area's topographical transition. Smaller settlements like Salem, Pumpkin Center, and Enola are linked by the winding paths of Us 64 and NC 18 as they navigate the rising terrain.