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1990s Maps of Burke County, North Carolina

Explore 21 historic maps of Burke County from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — 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 1990s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Burke County, NC maps

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  1. 1993 Map of Oak Hill, 1995 Print
    1993 Map of Oak Hill, 1995 Print
    1993 Oak Hill
    1995 Print · USGS
    Burke County’s rugged foothills and the northern reaches of Lake James are captured here in the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace rural community life through numerous landmarks like Quaker Meadow Ch, the Willow Tree Sch, and the Tablerock State Fish Hatchery.
  4. 1993 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 1995 Print
    1993 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 1995 Print
    1993 Chestnut Mountain
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Pisgah National Forest at the meeting of Avery, Burke, and Caldwell counties shows its mid-century character on this revised sheet. Researchers can trace the layout of Mortimer near its Ranger Station, locate the Parks Cem, and follow the historic Old Way trail through the high ridges.
  7. 1993 Map of Drexel, 1995 Print
    1993 Map of Drexel, 1995 Print
    1993 Drexel
    1995 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of central North Carolina is captured here in the 1990s as the communities of Drexel and Valdese continued their growth south of Rhodhiss Lake. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous landmarks like North Catawba Ch, Puett Cem, and the old settlement of Baton.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1993 Map of Bethlehem, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Bethlehem, 1996 Print
    1993 Bethlehem
    1996 Print · USGS
    Lake Hickory and the Catawba River divided three North Carolina counties during this period of suburban expansion. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Bentley Cem, Petra Mills, and St Stephens High Sch.
  13. 1993 Map of Valdese, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Valdese, 1996 Print
    1993 Valdese
    1996 Print · USGS
    Burke County in the early nineties shows the busy manufacturing corridor along the railroad being overtaken by suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Walker Chapel, Bollingers Chapel, and Rutherford College.
  16. 1993 Map of Morganton North, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Morganton North, 1996 Print
    1993 Morganton North
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Johns River and Catawba River valleys in Burke County were undergoing notable suburban expansion in the 1990s. Researchers can locate historic rural centers like Arneys Store and Hartland, along with family landmarks such as Houck Cem and Bost Cem.
  19. 1993 Map of Morganton South, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Morganton South, 1996 Print
    1993 Morganton South
    1996 Print · USGS
    Morganton and the southern Burke County foothills are captured here in the 1990s as the town expanded toward the South Mountains. Trace local roots at State Hospital, the State Sch for the Deaf, or rural landmarks like Mull Grove Ch and Enola.
  22. 1993 Map of Collettsville, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Collettsville, 1996 Print
    1993 Collettsville
    1996 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County’s river valleys and national forest ridges are captured here in the 1990s as the community of Collettsville continues its long history. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Conways Chapel, Ollis Hill Ch, and the small settlement of Adako.
  25. 1993 Map of Dysartsville, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Dysartsville, 1996 Print
    1993 Dysartsville
    1996 Print · USGS
    The tri-county borderlands of North Carolina come into focus during the mid-nineties, showing a landscape defined by the First Broad River and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks near Dysartsville, Golden Valley, and rural congregations like Missionary Ch.
  28. 1993 Map of Ashford, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Ashford, 1996 Print
    1993 Ashford
    1996 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Lake James and the steep descent into the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area define this McDowell and Burke County landscape in the 1990s. Researchers can locate the South Mtn Institute, Brown Cem, and the community of Ashford.
  31. 1993 Map of Granite Falls, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Granite Falls, 1996 Print
    1993 Granite Falls
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early nineties shows the transformation of the landscape by the impounded Rhodhiss Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Sunset Hill Cem or find landmarks like the Hudson Drag Strip.
  34. 1993 Map of Glen Alpine, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Glen Alpine, 1996 Print
    1993 Glen Alpine
    1996 Print · USGS
    Burke County in the early nineties shows a landscape shaped by the Catawba River and the expanding infrastructure around Glen Alpine. Researchers can trace old family sites near Brindletown or locate rural landmarks like Snow Hill Ch and Me Alpine Sch.
  37. 1993 Map of Longview, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Longview, 1996 Print
    1993 Longview
    1996 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Burke and Catawba counties come into focus during the mid-1990s as suburban growth reaches into the river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Burke Chapel, Propst Crossroads, and Icard.
  40. 1993 Map of Marion East, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Marion East, 1996 Print
    1993 Marion East
    1996 Print · USGS
    McDowell County in the 1990s shows a landscape of growing communities and mountain industry between the Blue Ridge foothills and the waters of Lake James. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Nebo High Sch, Oak Grove Cem, and Parkers Chapel.
  43. 1994 Map of Linville Falls, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Linville Falls, 1996 Print
    1994 Linville Falls
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country of western North Carolina is documented here in the mid-nineties, centered on the dramatic descent of the Linville River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Wise Cem and Pisgah Ch near the historic Linville Caverns.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1994 Map of Marion East, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Marion East, 1998 Print
    1994 Marion East
    1998 Print · USGS
    McDowell County's eastern reaches are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the integration of Lake James with the rail-side growth of Marion. Researchers can pinpoint local landmarks from the State Prison Camp to rural congregations like Drusilla Church and Fairview Church.
  49. 1994 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 1998 Print
    1994 Chestnut Mountain
    1998 Print · USGS
    The rugged highlands of the Blue Ridge come into focus in the 1990s as this area of the Pisgah National Forest balances wilderness and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate Kawana Cemetery, the settlement of Mortimer, and landmarks like Bandy Cove Mountain.
  52. 1994 Map of Ashford, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Ashford, 1998 Print
    1994 Ashford
    1998 Print · USGS
    The McDowell and Burke county lines meet here in the 1990s as high mountain wilderness gives way to the backwaters of the Catawba. Trace the route of the Clinchfield RR or locate historic sites like the South Mountain Institute and Brown Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1994 Map of Glen Alpine, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Glen Alpine, 1998 Print
    1994 Glen Alpine
    1998 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's Catawba Valley comes into focus in the mid-1990s as the river basin meets the foothills of the Pisgah Forest. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Mt Herman Church, Mc Alpine School, and the settlement of Bridgewater.
  58. 1994 Map of Oak Hill, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Oak Hill, 1998 Print
    1994 Oak Hill
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Burke County foothills meet the northern shores of Lake James in the 1990s, where forested wilderness gives way to established rural communities. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including the Tablerock State Fish Hatchery, Willow Tree School, and Smyrna Church.
  61. 1994 Map of Collettsville, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Collettsville, 1998 Print
    1994 Collettsville
    1998 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County's mountain settlements and forest lands are captured here during the mid-1990s as the regional timber and recreation landscape evolved. Researchers can locate remote family sites and country churches like Green Valley Church, Conways Chapel, and the community of Collettsville.
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