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1971 Map of Mint Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mint Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Mint Hill and the eastern fringes of Charlotte reveal a landscape in transition, where established rural communities are meeting suburban growth. The area is anchored by historic religious and educational centers, such as Philadelphia Ch and the Bain Sch, alongside several smaller settlements like Wilgrove and Stevens. Transportation patterns are defined by the Norfolk Southern line and the diagonal corridor of Albemarle Rd, which cuts through the heart of the quadrangle.

Local infrastructure is represented by distinctive small-scale facilities, including Delta Airport and Wilgrove Airport, suggesting a period of regional aviation before major urbanization. A dense network of local churches, including Logan Chapel and Hickory Grove Ch, illustrates the community's social fabric. The terrain is drained by several waterways like McAlpine Creek and Goose Creek, with localized industry present at a southern Quarry near Hoods.