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1960s Maps of Burke County, North Carolina

Explore 5 historic maps of Burke 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 Burke 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.
  • 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 Burke County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Burke 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
  4. 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.
  7. 1962 Map of Glen Alpine, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Glen Alpine, 1964 Print
    1962 Glen Alpine
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Burke County comes into focus in the early sixties as the Catawba River valley balances hydroelectric development with deep-rooted rural life. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Bridgewater Ch, old schoolhouses such as Pilot Mtn Sch, and the industrial footprint of the Linville Dam Powerhouse.
  10. 1962 Map of Dysartsville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Dysartsville, 1964 Print
    1962 Dysartsville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the South Mountains come alive in the early sixties, showing where Burke, McDowell, and Rutherford counties meet. Genealogists can locate family names and sites like Logans Store, Fortune Cem, and Missionary Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of Marion East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Marion East, 1964 Print
    1962 Marion East
    1964 Print · USGS
    McDowell County's foothills and river valleys are captured here in the early sixties, anchored by the industrial and rail hubs of Marion and East Marion. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Nebo Cem, Dysartsville Ch, and the small settlement of Jacktown.
    2 unique versions available
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