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Historical Maps of Columbus, North Carolina

What stories do these 17 old maps tell about Columbus's past? From 1907 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 Columbus's history through maps:

  • Trace Columbus'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.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Columbus's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Columbus, NC maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Saluda
    1907 Map of Saluda
    1907 Saluda
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Saluda, South Carolina, and others.
  2. 1907 Map of Saluda, 1934 Print
    1907 Map of Saluda, 1934 Print
    1907 Saluda
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Saluda, South Carolina, and others.
  3. 1907 Map of Saluda, 1942 Print
    1907 Map of Saluda, 1942 Print
    1907 Saluda
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Saluda, South Carolina, and others.
  4. 1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Knoxville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  5. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  6. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1973 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1973 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  7. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1974 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1974 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  8. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1974 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1974 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  9. 1959 Map of Lake Lure, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lake Lure, 1960 Print
    1959 Lake Lure
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Lake Lure, Buncombe County, and others.
  10. 1959 Map of Lake Lure, 1973 Print
    1959 Map of Lake Lure, 1973 Print
    1959 Lake Lure
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbus, including Lake Lure, Buncombe County, and others.
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