Historical Maps of Salem, North Carolina

What stories do these 16 old maps tell about Salem's past? From 1905 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 Salem's history through maps:

  • Trace Salem's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Salem's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Salem, NC maps

(16)

  1. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Morganton, Cleveland County, and others.

  2. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1945 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1945 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Morganton, Cleveland County, and others.

  3. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

  4. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

  5. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1975 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

  6. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

  7. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

  8. 1956 Map of Morganton South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Morganton South, 1958 Print
    1956 Morganton South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Burke County, and others.

  9. 1956 Map of Morganton South, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Morganton South, 1966 Print
    1956 Morganton South
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Burke County, and others.

  10. 1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Charlotte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Salem, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

Showing maps 1-10 of 16

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Salem?
  • What is the oldest map of Salem?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Salem for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Salem?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Salem?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Salem?
  • Where are historical maps of Salem sourced from?