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1948 Map of Derita

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Derita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Derita and Croft serve as the primary hubs in this post-war landscape north of Charlotte, where a network of rural churches and schoolhouses still defines the community structure. The presence of Derita Mineral Springs and the Southern States Fairgrounds near Little Sugar Creek highlights the area's role as a transition point between the expanding urban reach of the city and the agricultural lands of Paw Creek and Crab Orchard.

Transportation infrastructure is centered on the Southern railroad line, which connects several small settlements and industrial junctions like Atando Junc. Local aviation is also represented with the Brockenbrough Airport and Plaza Airport, reflecting the era's growing connectivity. Numerous family and community landmarks, such as the Mallard Creek Community House and Williams Memorial Ch, provide deep genealogical value for those researching the North Carolina piedmont in the late 1940s.