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2019 Map of Mountain Island Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mountain Island Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mountain Island Lake and the Catawba River define the boundary between Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties, anchoring a landscape where historic rural outposts meet the expanding suburbs of Charlotte. The area is notably dense with genealogical landmarks, including the Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cem and the Cooks Memorial Church Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted community history of settlements like Shuffletown and Paw Creek.

Transportation corridors like Rozzelles Ferry Rd and the CSX railroad track the movement of goods and people around the Charlotte Reservoir. The transition from old agricultural land to modern residential developments is visible in the dense network of new streets surrounding established points such as Toddville and Oakdale. From the industrial sites at Sodyeco to the educational history preserved at the Lawing School, the map documents a region in the midst of significant suburban growth.