1969 Map of Mountain Island Lake

About this map

Mountain Island Lake dominates the northern landscape of this survey, defining the border between Gaston and Mecklenburg counties. The area showcases a mid-century transition from rural outposts like Shuffletown and Paw Creek toward the expanding industrial and suburban footprint of Charlotte. Infrastructure for the growing region is evident in the presence of the Powerplant near Mountain Island and the Filtration Plant at the Charlotte Reservoir. Local history is preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Cooke Memorial Cemetery and the Hopewell School. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts through the southern half of the map, serving industrial zones like Chemway and Sodyeco, while residential developments begin to cluster around Toddville and Homestead. This period of development also features established social sites like the numerous golf courses and Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens.