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Historical Maps of North Carolina

What stories do these 3,975 old maps tell about North Carolina's past? From 1886 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 North Carolina's history through maps:

  • Trace North Carolina'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 North Carolina's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

North Carolina maps

(3,975)

  1. 1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Knoxville
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Knoxville, Maryville, and other nearby areas
  2. 1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Dahlonega
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas
  3. 1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Walhalla
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Toccoa, Walhalla, and other nearby areas
  4. 1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Ellijay
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas
  5. 1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Hillsville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Mount Airy, Galax, and other nearby areas
  6. 1889 Map of Wytheville
    1889 Map of Wytheville
    1889 Wytheville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Wytheville, Marion, and other nearby areas
  7. 1889 Map of Wytheville, 1892 Print
    1889 Map of Wytheville, 1892 Print
    1889 Wytheville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Wytheville, Marion, and other nearby areas
  8. 1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Wilkesboro
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, and other nearby areas
  9. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Waynesville, Cullowhee, and other nearby areas
  10. 1891 Map of Roan Mountain
    1891 Map of Roan Mountain
    1891 Roan Mountain
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers North Carolina, including Johnson City, Kingsport, and other nearby areas
Showing maps 1-10 of 3,975

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Frequently asked questions

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