1946 Map of Chapel Hill

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Chapel Hill and Carrboro form a dense residential and academic hub at the center of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a rural landscape of ridges and creek valleys. The layout of the university town is clearly visible, featuring established residential areas like Tenney Circle and Davie Circle, while the Horace Williams Airport sits just north of the urban core. The Southern railroad line terminates in Carrboro, marking its history as a mill and transit point. Outside the town limits, the terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Bald Mtn and Blackwood Mtn, with University Lake serving as a significant western water feature. This area was a mosaic of small farming communities and educational outposts, evidenced by the numerous country churches like Union Grove Ch and Orange Ch, and rural schoolhouses including Morris Grove Sch and Piney Mountain Sch.