Historical Maps of Rowan County, North Carolina

What stories do these 59 old maps tell about Rowan County's past? From 1893 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 Rowan County's history through maps:

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


Rowan County, NC maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Statesville
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Statesville, Mecklenburg County, and others.

  2. 1893 Map of Statesville, 1945 Print
    1893 Map of Statesville, 1945 Print
    1893 Statesville
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Statesville, Mecklenburg County, and others.

  3. 1949 Map of High Rock
    1949 Map of High Rock
    1949 High Rock
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Davidson County, Montgomery County, and others.

  4. 1949 Map of High Rock
    1949 Map of High Rock
    1949 High Rock
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Davidson County, Montgomery County, and others.

  5. 1950 Map of Churchland, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Churchland, 1973 Print
    1950 Churchland
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Davidson County, Davie County, and others.

  6. 1950 Map of Churchland, 1980 Print
    1950 Map of Churchland, 1980 Print
    1950 Churchland
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Davidson County, Davie County, and others.

  7. 1950 Map of Churchland, 1987 Print
    1950 Map of Churchland, 1987 Print
    1950 Churchland
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Davidson County, Davie County, and others.

  8. 1951 Map of Churchland
    1951 Map of Churchland
    1951 Churchland
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan County, including Davidson County, Davie County, and others.

  9. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Rowan 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 Rowan County, including Charlotte, South Carolina, and others.

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