1949 Map of Charlotte

Waterways like the Thornapple River and Butternut Creek wind through the townships of Roxand, Benton, and Carmel, connecting smaller hamlets like Gresham and Shaytown. Local landmarks of interest include the County Farm near the city limits and the Landing Field to the northeast. From the Gravel Pit in Oneida to the Brethern Ch in the northwest, the map captures the transition of a fertile agricultural region into a more connected industrial and residential corridor.