1971 Map of Midland

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The Norfolk Southern corridor anchors this landscape, cutting through Midland and Allen as the region transitioned from a purely agrarian economy toward suburban development. The map reveals a dense network of spiritual and social hubs, from Bethel Ch and Bethel Sch in the north to the Macedonia Ch and Hopewell Ch. Small farming communities like Brief and Fairview are interspersed with family-named landmarks like Wiley Branch and Sherman Branch, which feed into larger water systems like Clear Creek and the Rocky River. Notable genealogical resources include established burial grounds such as Union Cem and Mill Grove Ch Cem. Topographic revisions shown in purple reflect the early expansion of Mint Hill and the introduction of local airstrips, signaling the changing character of the Piedmont during the 1970s.