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1971 Map of Mint Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Mint Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Mint Hill and the growing eastern suburbs of Charlotte define this landscape during a period of transition from rural Mecklenburg County to residential expansion. The map detail highlights several community anchors, such as the Philadelphia Ch and Bain Sch, which served as historical focal points for the area's development. Small unincorporated settlements like Wilgrove and Stevens are clearly visible, often centered around local congregations like Wilson Grove Ch and Morning Star Ch.

The presence of the Wilgrove Air Park and several local golf courses like Larkhaven Golf Club reflect the mid-century shift toward suburban recreation. Natural drainage is dictated by a network of creeks, including McAlpine Creek, Irving Creek, and McKee Creek, which wind through the terrain between early neighborhoods like Marlwood Acres and Idlewild. This survey captures the specific footprint of family-named landmarks and local institutions before the more intensive development of the late 20th century.