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1949 Map of Wilgrove

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Wilgrove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The town of Mint Hill and its surrounding rural townships in Mecklenburg County appear at a pivotal moment of mid-century development. Established community hubs like Hickory Grove and Wilgrove are connected by a network of local roads including Lawyers Road, while the tracks of the Norfolk Southern and Seaboard Air Line railroads define the area's logistical landscape. Cultural anchors of the era are clearly visible, including Bain High Sch and several country churches such as Morning Star Ch and True Light Ch.

Notable for researchers is the presence of the Delta Air Base and various family-named features like McEwen Lake and Stevens Mill. The map documents the intricate drainage of the Piedmont region, with McAlpine Creek and Clear Creek winding through the townships of Crab Orchard and Morning Star. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Evergreen Cem and recreational spots like St Johns Camp.