Charlotte map collector preserves North Carolina’s mapping history

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Since the Declaration of Independence was signed nearly 250 years ago, maps have played an important role in the development of our country, including here in North Carolina.

But interestingly enough, some of the most important maps in North Carolina weren’t about roads or how to get around.

If you were to visit Chuck Ketchie’s home in Charlotte, you would find it filled with maps…thousands of them…

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