1960s Maps of Alexander County, North Carolina

Explore 6 historic maps of Alexander County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Alexander County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
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Start exploring Alexander County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Alexander County, NC maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Charlotte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century North Carolina and South Carolina meet in this 1960 survey of the Piedmont's industrial and textile heartland. Trace the growth of Charlotte alongside historic landmarks like Kings Mountain National Military Park and the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.

  3. 1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Charlotte
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the early sixties showcases a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Norman, locate the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot, or find family landmarks like Wesley Chapel and Brown & Norcott Mills.

  4. 1966 Map of Gilreath, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Gilreath, 1968 Print
    1966 Gilreath
    1968 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge come alive in this mid-century portrait of Wilkes and Alexander Counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like New Hope Ch, Old Gilreath, and Hunting Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1966 Map of Boomer, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Boomer, 1968 Print
    1966 Boomer
    1968 Print · USGS
    Wilkes County life in the mid-sixties centered on the newly formed W Kerr Scott Reservoir and the surrounding peaks. Researchers can trace family roots at Ferguson and Boomer, or locate landmarks like the Boomer-Ferguson Sch and Zion Hill Ch.

  6. 1966 Map of Moravian Falls, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Moravian Falls, 1968 Print
    1966 Moravian Falls
    1968 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Wilkes and Alexander counties are captured in the mid-1960s, just as the W Kerr Scott Reservoir was reshaping the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous landmarks like Walnut Grove Ch, Pores Knob Lookout Tower, and the settlement of Boomer.

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