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Authors

Compton, Stephen C.

Geography

Part I: Introduction

Geography

Part II: The Cradle of North Carolina: Coastal Plain and Sandhills

Geography

Part III: The Piedmont Region: Economic Center of the State

Geography

Part IV: Rugged Beauty and Age-Old Culture: The Mountain Region

Article published: 2006

Highways

Part I: Introduction

Highways

Part II: North Carolina's Highway System Takes Shape

Highways

Part III: The Establishment of Federal Highways and the Interstate System

Highways

Part IV: North Carolina's Scenic Byways