
The Catawba River and its South Fork define the industrial and residential corridors of eastern Gaston County during this era of rapid suburban expansion. Following the Seaboard Coast Line and Southern Ry, a chain of textile-focused settlements including Stanley, Lowell, and McAdenville shows a transition from traditional mill towns to a broader regional layout. The landscape is dotted with community anchors like Belmont Abbey College and Holbrook High Sch, while more specialized sites like the WBTV Radio Tower on Spencer Mountain highlight the area's role in regional communications.
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1905 Β· Charlotte
USGS Topo Β· 1:48,000
1907 Β· Charlotte
USGS Topo Β· 1:62,500
1914 Β· Gastonia
USGS Topo Β· 1:48,000
1916 Β· Gastonia
USGS Topo Β· 1:62,500
1941 Β· Charlotte
USGS Topo Β· 1:125,000
1942 Β· Charlotte
USGS Topo Β· 1:125,000
1947 Β· Clover
USGS Topo Β· 1:62,500
1948 Β· Paw Creek
USGS Topo Β· 1:24,000
1948 Β· Charlotte West
USGS Topo Β· 1:24,000
1949 Β· Clover
USGS Topo Β· 1:62,500