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at Lake Norman ![]() Lake Norman, like Lake Wylie, its sister lake to the south, is a “working” lake, created by Duke Energy for the generation of hydroelectric power. Both are part of the Catawba River system. Lake Norman is the larger of the two lakes, residents often enjoy snubbing Lake Wylie residents by calling 'their lake', simply 'The Lake' in reference to its greater size. From Charlotte, drive North on I-77 and Exit 18 will lead you to its most southern tip. Lake Norman has 520 miles of shoreline in four counties-Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln and Catawba. At nearly 34 miles long and 8 miles across at its widest point, it is larger than the Sea of Galilee. When searching for a Charlotte waterfront home , use the real estate map reference Area 13. Unless you’re on a boat or have access to private land, 1,600-acre Lake Norman State Park in Troutman is the only place swimming is allowed from Lake Norman shores. The park also offers boat ramps, picnic shelters, campsites, mountain biking and hiking trails. |
Charlotte-Homes at Lake Wylie Waterfront homes in Lake Wylie offer the same beauty as Lake Norman. Most Lake Wylie real estate is actually located in South Carolina. Lake Wylie's shoreline goes for 327 miles...smaller than Lake Norman, but by no means, small. To find Charlotte Lake homes for sale here, use the real estate map- Area 15. This area incorporates both the North Carolina and South Carolina Lake Wylie real estate listings. Charlotte's access to Lake Wylie starts in the southwest corner of Mecklenburg County and extends across the S.C. state line into York County and northward into Gaston County. The lake was created in 1904 and named for Dr. W. Gill Wylie, who helped persuade his patient, J.B. “Buck” Duke, to dam the Catawba River to generate hydroelectric power. Charlotte Home Buying, Getting Started with a Home Purchase Charlotte Realtor-Buyers Agent-Charlotte New Homes Buying Charlotte Real Estate-Charlotte Home Buying Costs |