1920s Maps of North Carolina

Explore 15 historic maps of North Carolina from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1920s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring North Carolina's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.


North Carolina maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Holland
    1920 Map of Holland
    1920 Holland
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life at the end of the Great War centers on the river-and-rail hubs of Franklin and Holland. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country schools like Holmes School and river crossings such as Joyners Bridge and Manning Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1920 Map of White Plains
    1920 Map of White Plains
    1920 White Plains
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come to life in this 1920 survey of the Meherrin and Roanoke river basins. Genealogists can trace family names at Drumgoole Store and Phipps Store, or locate old schoolhouse sites like Meherrin School and Webb School.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1920 Map of Boykins
    1920 Map of Boykins
    1920 Boykins
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements near the Virginia and North Carolina line thrive along the river systems and railroads of the post-WWI era. Genealogists can trace family roots at Ebenezer Church, Johnsons School, and mills like Smiths Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1920 Map of Arringdale
    1920 Map of Arringdale
    1920 Arringdale
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life at the state line centered on the river and rail just after the Great War. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Pearsons Millpond and several rural centers including Rising Star School, Hebron Church, and Arringdale.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1923 Map of Danville
    1923 Map of Danville
    1923 Danville
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1920s as the Dan River winds through a landscape of rail-driven trade and rural education. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmark schools and stores, including Lovelace Hall School, Gibsons Store, and Sandy Creek Church.

  6. 1924 Map of Martinsville
    1924 Map of Martinsville
    1924 Martinsville
    1924 Print · USGS
    Henry County is shown in the mid-twenties as a thriving industrial corridor along the Smith River. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks, from the Bough and Reilly Mill to the Mountain School and Rock Run Church.

  7. 1924 Map of Draper
    1924 Map of Draper
    1924 Draper
    1924 Print · USGS
    The rural Piedmont of Southside Virginia is mapped here during the mid-twenties, showcasing a landscape of small tobacco farms and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace family sites like Laceys Store, the Soapstone Quarry, and early depots at Leaksville Junction.

  8. 1925 Map of Danville
    1925 Map of Danville
    1925 Danville
    1925 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Pittsylvania County and North Carolina appear here in the mid-1920s, centered on the growing industrial hub of Danville. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments in Schoolfield and locate rural landmarks like Laniers Mill and Lovelace Hall School.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1926 Map of Martinsville
    1926 Map of Martinsville
    1926 Martinsville
    1926 Print · USGS
    Henry County and the Virginia-North Carolina border are captured in the mid-1920s, a period when the Smith River and twin rail lines drove local industry. Researchers can locate dozens of family-named landmarks and institutions like Rough and Ready Mill, Rangeleys Store, and Horse Pasture Church.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1926 Map of Critz
    1926 Map of Critz
    1926 Critz
    1926 Print · USGS
    Across the Virginia and North Carolina border in the mid-twenties, this mountain landscape reveals a self-sufficient network of mill seats and rural post offices. Researchers can trace family ties through dozens of landmarks like Blue Mountain School, Kogers Mill, and Patrick Springs Station.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1926 Map of Draper
    1926 Map of Draper
    1926 Draper
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape of small tobacco farms and rail-dependent hamlets. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Swansonville, Bachelors Hall Church, and the Danville and Western rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1927 Map of Big Junction
    1927 Map of Big Junction
    1927 Big Junction
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina high country comes alive in this late 1920s survey of the Unicoi Mountains. Trace old mountain routes and clearings like Whigg Cabin, Stratton Meadow, and the headwaters of the Tellico River.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1927 Map of Martinsville, 1942 Print
    1927 Map of Martinsville, 1942 Print
    1927 Martinsville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Henry County and the Virginia-North Carolina border are captured here during the mid-twenties, when the textile and rail economy was transforming the Piedmont. Researchers can trace family sites among dozens of landmarks like Rough and Ready Mill, Fieldale, and Rock Run Church.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1928 Map of Stuart
    1928 Map of Stuart
    1928 Stuart
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge foothills of the late twenties are captured here as a network of mountain settlements and river-powered industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Greaseys Chapel, Stonewall Jackson School, and Carters Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1928 Map of Critz
    1928 Map of Critz
    1928 Critz
    1928 Print · USGS
    Patrick and Henry Counties appear here in the late twenties, showing a transition from the Blue Ridge heights to a valley economy defined by the Danville and Western rail line. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Penns Store, Patrick Springs Station, and Smith Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

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