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Historical Maps of Wilkes County, North Carolina

What stories do these 99 old maps tell about Wilkes 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.

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Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, including Wilkesboro, Alexander County, 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 Wilkes County, including Wilkesboro, Alexander County, Alleghany County, and others.
  3. 1891 Map of Yadkinville, 1964 Print
    1891 Map of Yadkinville, 1964 Print
    1891 Yadkinville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Yadkinville, Davie County, and others.
  4. 1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Cranberry
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Watauga County, Tennessee, and others.
  5. 1893 Map of Yadkinville, 1944 Print
    1893 Map of Yadkinville, 1944 Print
    1893 Yadkinville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Yadkinville, Davie County, and others.
  6. 1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Cranberry
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Watauga County, Tennessee, and others.
  7. 1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Hickory
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Hickory, Alexander County, and others.
  8. 1895 Map of Hickory, 1901 Print
    1895 Map of Hickory, 1901 Print
    1895 Hickory
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Hickory, Alexander County, and others.
  9. 1895 Map of Hickory, 1913 Print
    1895 Map of Hickory, 1913 Print
    1895 Hickory
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Hickory, Alexander County, and others.
  10. 1895 Map of Hickory, 1941 Print
    1895 Map of Hickory, 1941 Print
    1895 Hickory
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Wilkes County, including Hickory, Alexander County, and others.
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