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Historical Maps of McDowell County, North Carolina

What stories do these 106 old maps tell about McDowell County's past? From 1900 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.

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  • Trace McDowell 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 McDowell County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

McDowell County, NC maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Tennessee, and others.
  2. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Tennessee, and others.
  3. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Tennessee, and others.
  4. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Tennessee, and others.
  5. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1942 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1942 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Tennessee, and others.
  6. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1948 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1948 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Tennessee, and others.
  7. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Morganton, Mitchell County, and others.
  8. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1945 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1945 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Morganton, Mitchell County, and others.
  9. 1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Linville Falls
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Avery County, Mitchell County, and others.
  10. 1934 Map of Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Map of Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of McDowell County, including Yancey County, Mitchell County, and others.
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