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1972 Map of Derita

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Derita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Derita and the northern outskirts of Charlotte are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the early 1970s. The landscape is a mix of established rural communities like Croft and Joplor alongside emerging infrastructure. Cultural and recreational landmarks are prominent, including the Metrolina Fairgrounds and Brockenbrough Airport. The map provides excellent detail for genealogists, showing numerous local congregations such as Bethesda Ch and Williams Memorial Ch, as well as the Oaklawn Cem.

Industrial and transit networks are anchored by the Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads, meeting at Atando Junction. Water features like Mallard Creek and Sugar Creek drain the terrain, while the Derita Mineral Spring recalls the area's local history. The presence of specialized facilities like the Nevin Vocational Training Center and numerous public schools reflects the mid-century growth of Mecklenburg County.