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1976 Map of Shelby SE, 1978 Print
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1976 Map of Shelby SE

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Industrial and urban expansion in Cleveland County is captured in this 1976 orthophotoquad, centered on the western edges of Shelby. This photographic survey reveals the mid-1970s footprint of the textile industry, featuring the Ora Mill and Dover Mill complex. These industrial sites sit at the periphery of the town's dense residential grid, illustrating the proximity of manufacturing to the local workforce. The natural landscape is dominated by the winding course of the Broad River and its tributary, First, which cut through a patchwork of agricultural clearings and dense woodland. This perspective offers researchers a clear view of the transition from the concentrated urban core of Shelby to the surrounding rural Piedmont terrain as it existed before late-century suburban development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain