Historical Maps of Alexander County, North Carolina

What stories do these 40 old maps tell about Alexander County's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Alexander County's history through maps:

  • Trace Alexander County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Alexander County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Alexander County, NC maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Wilkesboro
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Wilkesboro, Alleghany County, and others.

  2. 1891 Map of Wilkesboro, 1940 Print
    1891 Map of Wilkesboro, 1940 Print
    1891 Wilkesboro
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Wilkesboro, Alleghany County, and others.

  3. 1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Hickory
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Hickory, Iredell County, and others.

  4. 1895 Map of Hickory, 1901 Print
    1895 Map of Hickory, 1901 Print
    1895 Hickory
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Hickory, Iredell County, and others.

  5. 1895 Map of Hickory, 1913 Print
    1895 Map of Hickory, 1913 Print
    1895 Hickory
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Hickory, Iredell County, and others.

  6. 1895 Map of Hickory, 1941 Print
    1895 Map of Hickory, 1941 Print
    1895 Hickory
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Hickory, Iredell County, and others.

  7. 1895 Map of Hickory, 1950 Print
    1895 Map of Hickory, 1950 Print
    1895 Hickory
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Hickory, Iredell County, and others.

  8. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

  9. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

  10. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Alexander County, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

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