Historical Maps of North Carolina

Journey back in time with 3,975 historical maps of North Carolina, dating from 1886 to present day. Explore and discover the history of North Carolina through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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  1. 1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Dahlonega Map
    Macon County, NC
    1886 print
    1:125000 scale
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  3. 1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Knoxville Map
    Swain County, NC
    1886 print
    1:125000 scale
  4. 1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Walhalla Map
    Macon County, NC
    1886 print
    1:125000 scale
  5. 1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Ellijay Map
    Union County, NC
    1888 print
    1:125000 scale
  6. 1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Hillsville Map
    Alleghany County, NC
    1889 print
    1:125000 scale
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  8. 1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Wilkesboro Map
    Wilkesboro, NC
    1960 print
    1:125000 scale
  9. 1889 Map of Wytheville
    1889 Map of Wytheville
    1889 Wytheville Map
    Alleghany County, NC
    1889 print
    1:125000 scale
  10. 1889 Map of Wytheville, 1892 Print
    1889 Map of Wytheville, 1892 Print
    1889 Wytheville Map
    Alleghany County, NC
    1892 print
    1:125000 scale
  11. 1891 Map of Abingdon
    1891 Map of Abingdon
    1891 Abingdon Map
    Washington County, NC
    1891 print
    1:125000 scale
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  13. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee Map
    Jackson County, NC
    1891 print
    1:125000 scale
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Frequently asked questions about North Carolina historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of North Carolina?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of North Carolina important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of North Carolina offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for North Carolina?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into North Carolina's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of North Carolina?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 3,975 maps available specifically for North Carolina. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of North Carolina that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of North Carolina in your collection?

    The oldest map of North Carolina in our collection is from 1886.

  • How can I download a map of North Carolina?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.