2013 Map of Charlotte West

About this map

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport serves as a massive central anchor for this western Mecklenburg County landscape, where urban expansion meets older rural roots. Historically significant sites like the Hunters Dairy Farm and Mount Olive Church stand alongside newer suburban developments such as Olde Whitehall and Olympic Woods. The map illustrates the region's transition from a collection of dispersed settlements like Shopton and Berryhill to a dense residential and commercial hub, particularly near the Charlotte Coliseum. Drainage for the area is dominated by the south-flowing Sugar Cr, Irwin Cr, and Coffey Cr, which eventually lead toward the banks of Lake Wylie on the western edge. This map documents a critical period of growth where remnants of local history, such as the Steele Creek Post Number 221-American Legion, remain visible amidst a changing grid of interstates and air terminals.