2016 Map of Cornelius

About this map

Davidson Coll serves as a northern anchor for this study of Mecklenburg County, where the historic campus meets the expanding residential corridors of Cornelius and Huntersville. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Rocky River and its various forks, including the S Prong W Br Rocky River and S Prong Clark Cr. These drainage patterns influenced early settlement, as evidenced by the high concentration of historic congregational centers and their associated grounds, such as Mount Zion Methodist Church, Ramah Church, and the Huntersville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The Norfolk Southern rail line bisects the area, tracing the old transport spine that connected Smithville and Caldwell to larger hubs. The map captures the suburban density of the 21st century while preserving the locations of smaller family landmarks like the Cashion - Moore Family Cem.