Charlotte Counties Map

North Carolina is made up of 100 different counties. This places it as the seventh state with the most number of counties. The creation of these many counties took well over three centuries. It started in the year 1668 when Albemarle county was created and ended in 1911 with the designation of Avery and Hoke as Counties.

In 1762, Mecklenburg County was formed. It was named after the English King, George III's consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. While the county was named after her last name, the seat of the county got her first name. This county is spread over 546 sq miles and has an estimated population of 902,803 as of last year (2008). The size of its population makes Mecklenburg, the most populated county in North Carolina. To view a map of Mecklenburg County, click on this link:

http://www.geocities.com/pawcreek.geo/maps.html

Mecklenburg has seven cities and towns namely Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville, in alphabetical order. These are also the seven municipalities into which this county is divided. Check out this link to find some really good maps of Mecklenburg and Charlotte. These can also be purchased at:

http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Geospatial+Information+Services/Maps/Home.htm

To see a clear road map of Charlotte, view this link:

http://www.smart-traveler.info/map_of_charlotte_nc_u.

During your Charlotte, NC travel you'll find that Charlotte is in close proximity to the other six municipalities which are just a few miles away. Take a look at this clear map to see how closely they're all situated:

http://www.sbatrips.com/locations/ovens_auditorium.htm

Many good hotels in Charlotte offer good maps of Charlotte and indeed the whole Mecklenburg County. Make sure you pick up one of these as they can come in handy when you go sight-seeing or shopping. They also give you a clear idea of the lay of the land, making sure you're never lost.