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1900s (20th Century) Maps of North Carolina

Explore 2,129 historic maps of North Carolina from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how North Carolina's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring North Carolina's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

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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
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of high peaks and isolated river settlements before the arrival of modern highways. Genealogists and mountain historians can trace early homesteads along the Cane River or follow the Southern RR through Old Fort and Black Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Knoxville
    1901 Print · USGS
    The East Tennessee borderlands meet the high Smokies at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and crossroads near Sevierville and Maryville, or find landmarks like Cade Cove and Gatlinburg before they became tourist hubs.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Asheville
    1901 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a mountain landscape adapting to the arrival of major railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and early communities like Mars Hill, Hot Springs, and the estates at Biltmore.
    9 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of New Bern, 1961 Print
    1901 Map of New Bern, 1961 Print
    1901 New Bern
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the turn of the century is a world of river traffic and rail expansion centered on New Bern. Genealogists and local historians can trace old river landings, ferries like Nelsons Old Ferry, and early rail stops at Rhems and Tuscarora.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1901 Map of Parmele, 1971 Print
    1901 Map of Parmele, 1971 Print
    1901 Parmele
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain North Carolina at the turn of the century is defined here by the converging tracks at Parmele and the dense swampy lowlands. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Shiloh Mills, Dogtown, and the old Tram Road.
  16. 1901 Map of Williamston, 1972 Print
    1901 Map of Williamston, 1972 Print
    1901 Williamston
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River basin at the turn of the century shows a thriving network of steamboat landings and new rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace the river economy through Spellers Ferry Landing, Grabtown, and the Atlantic Coast Line R. R.
  19. 1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Cranberry
    1902 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands are captured here at the turn of the century as early railroads began penetrating the high ridges. Genealogists can trace family names and old settlements like Mountain City, Shoun Crossroads, and the industry at Rhea Forge.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1902 Map of Kenly
    1902 Map of Kenly
    1902 Kenly
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements in Johnston and Wilson Counties flourished along the rail lines during the early nineteen-hundreds. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Moores Crossroads and Hares Crossroads or trace the Atlantic Coast Line through Kenly and Micro.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1937 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Western North Carolina are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing the rail and river corridors that shaped the region. Trace early settlements like Burnsville, Montreat, and the winding Southern Railway.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1902 Map of Williamston, 1944 Print
    1902 Map of Williamston, 1944 Print
    1902 Williamston
    1944 Print · USGS
    Martin County’s riverfront and rail corridors are frozen in time here at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landings like Spellers Ferry Landing or settlements at Everetts and Goldpoint.
  31. 1902 Map of Parmele, 1959 Print
    1902 Map of Parmele, 1959 Print
    1902 Parmele
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the arrival of the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots in early settlements like Conetoe, Shiloh Mills, and the rail junction at Parmele.
  34. 1902 Map of Ayden, 1962 Print
    1902 Map of Ayden, 1962 Print
    1902 Ayden
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal plains and swampy bottomlands at the turn of the century reveal a landscape reliant on river transport and early rail. Genealogists can trace family-named river landings like Biddle Ldg. and Pearce Ldg. or follow the Atlantic Coast Line through Ayden.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1902 Map of Rocky Mount, 1965 Print
    1902 Map of Rocky Mount, 1965 Print
    1902 Rocky Mount
    1965 Print · USGS
    The coastal plain of North Carolina comes alive in this early survey of the rail and river corridors between Nashville and Rocky Mount. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Snells Crossroads, the Rocky Mount Mills, and Elm City.
  40. 1902 Map of Spring Hope, 1965 Print
    1902 Map of Spring Hope, 1965 Print
    1902 Spring Hope
    1965 Print · USGS
    Nash and Franklin Counties are seen here at the turn of the century as a landscape of river-bend settlements and railroad progress. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through family-named landmarks like Lamm Crossroads, Lee Chapel, and Pine Ridge Schoolhouse.
  43. 1902 Map of Vanceboro, 1968 Print
    1902 Map of Vanceboro, 1968 Print
    1902 Vanceboro
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the turn of the century was a landscape of deep swamps and river landings. Genealogists and historians can trace timber tramroads through the Big Pocoson and locate family-named landings like Heath Ldg. and Ipock Ldg. along the Neuse River.
  46. 1902 Map of Tarboro, 1968 Print
    1902 Map of Tarboro, 1968 Print
    1902 Tarboro
    1968 Print · USGS
    Edgecombe County at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape defined by the winding Tar River and the expansion of the Atlantic Coast Line. Genealogists can trace family names at Bullocks Crossroads, locate the old Steamboat Route, or explore early settlements like Pinetops and Princeville.
  49. 1903 Map of Kenly
    1903 Map of Kenly
    1903 Kenly
    1903 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and crossroads thrive along the rail corridors of Johnston and Wilson counties at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Hornes Mill and Barnes Store or trace the early paths through Beulahtown and Kenly.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Dahlonega
    1903 Print · USGS
    North Georgia and the Blue Ridge were defined by mountain settlements and early industry at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across the Nacoochee Valley, locate the Asbestos Mines, or find old sites like Loudsville and Porter Springs.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1903 Map of Tarboro, 1935 Print
    1903 Map of Tarboro, 1935 Print
    1903 Tarboro
    1935 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in Edgecombe County at the opening of the century centered on river commerce and emerging rail lines. You can trace early family sites and rural junctions like Wiggins Crossroads, the Steamboat Route on the river, and the mill works along Sasnett Mill Swamp.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1903 Map of New Bern, 1935 Print
    1903 Map of New Bern, 1935 Print
    1903 New Bern
    1935 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina thrived on river traffic and rail expansion during the first years of the new century. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of New Bern and James City alongside early river crossings like Streets Ferry and Nelsons Old Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1903 Map of Winterville, 1954 Print
    1903 Map of Winterville, 1954 Print
    1903 Winterville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Pitt County at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of river landings and new rail lines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Greenville and Winterville or locate landmarks like the Pitt County Poor Farm and Browns Old Ferry.
  64. 1903 Map of Trent River, 1961 Print
    1903 Map of Trent River, 1961 Print
    1903 Trent River
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by river landings and dense pocosin swamps. Genealogists can trace family connections through river landmarks like Murrill Landing or the crossroads at Phillips Crossroads and Olivers.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1903 Map of Chocowinity, 1968 Print
    1903 Map of Chocowinity, 1968 Print
    1903 Chocowinity
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina comes alive in the early 1900s as steam power and rail lines intersect along the banks of the Tar River. Researchers can trace old river landings like Yankee Hall Ldg. and family-named landmarks including Woolard Crossroads and Shepherd Millpond.
  70. 1904 Map of Ayden
    1904 Map of Ayden
    1904 Ayden
    1904 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life at the dawn of the twentieth century revolved around the river bends and newly laid tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line. Researchers can trace ancestral landings like Village Ldg. and Pearce Ldg. or locate vanished sites like Honolulu and Redalia.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1904 Map of Roan Mountain
    1904 Map of Roan Mountain
    1904 Roan Mountain
    1904 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Western North Carolina are documented here at a time when river fords and narrow-gauge railroads still connected mountain hollows. Trace the paths to Hodge Ore Bank, find old Poplar Ridge Church, or locate river crossings like Yoakley Ferry.
    4 unique versions available
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