1907 Map of Charlotte

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Charlotte is captured here as a compact urban grid surrounded by sprawling agricultural townships and rural settlements at the start of the twentieth century. The red boundary of Camp Greene provides a striking visual reference for this military installation situated just west of the city center. Radiating from the hub of Dilworth and Biddleville, a network of historical thoroughfares including Tuckasegee Road and Beattys Ford Road connects the town to outlying communities. The landscape is heavily dotted with family-centered landmarks such as Steel Creek Church, Kendrick Crossroads, and Kell School. To the south, the Catawba River forms the natural border between North Carolina and South Carolina, where the town of Fort Mill sits at the intersection of the Southern Railroad and local trade routes, illustrating the region's reliance on rail for commerce.