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Old Maps of Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Explore 127 old maps of Cabarrus County, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Cabarrus County, NC maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Statesville
    1934 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-powered industry and rail-connected crossroads. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of named mills like Ketchies Mill and historic crossings like Cornelius Ferry or Beattie Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Charlotte
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg and its surrounding counties are captured here at a pivotal moment in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Charlotte or locate smaller rural landmarks like Alexanders Store, Wesley Chapel, and the community at Stallings.
  7. 1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Charlotte
    1942 Print · USGS
    Charlotte and its surrounding Piedmont communities are captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern and Seaboard Air Line or locate family-named sites like Alexanders Store, Hoods Cross Road, and Wesley Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Kannapolis
    1949 Map of Kannapolis
    1949 Kannapolis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties appear here in the late 1940s as the railroad-linked industrial core of Kannapolis expands. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing rural landmarks like Poplar Tent Ch, Odell High Sch, and Cox Mill.
  13. 1949 Map of Harrisburg
    1949 Map of Harrisburg
    1949 Harrisburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands between Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties are captured here just after the war, centered on the Southern rail line. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at Back Creek Chapel, Roberta Mill, or the Newell High Sch.
  16. 1949 Map of Wilgrove
    1949 Map of Wilgrove
    1949 Wilgrove
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County’s rural townships are documented here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Mint Hill, the Delta Air Base, or early educational sites like Clear Creek Sch and Bain High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Midland
    1949 Map of Midland
    1949 Midland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Midland and the surrounding Piedmont farm country are captured here in the late 1940s, just as rural electrification and improved roads were transforming the area. Local historians can trace old community hubs like the Midland Speedway, Emmanuel Cem, and the Rock Hill Sch.
  22. 1949 Map of Concord SE
    1949 Map of Concord SE
    1949 Concord SE
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southeast Cabarrus County in the late 1940s is a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family-run mills centered on the Rocky River. Researchers can trace the locations of old community hubs like Pioneer Mills, Flowes Store, and the Jackson Training Sch.
  25. 1950 Map of Concord
    1950 Map of Concord
    1950 Concord
    1950 Print · USGS
    Cabarrus County witnessed significant suburban development and industrial stability during the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Heilmans Mill, Barber-Scotia College, and Carolina Memorial Park Cem.
  28. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and South Carolina borderlands are shown in detail during a period of significant growth and reservoir development. Trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway or find family roots in towns like China Grove, Misenheimer, and Lincolnton.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-1950s shows a region of rapid growth and industrial expansion centered around Charlotte. Trace the era's infrastructure through the Southern railroad lines and locate significant landmarks like the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot and Lake Norman.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Mount Pleasant, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mount Pleasant, 1958 Print
    1957 Mount Pleasant
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cabarrus and Stanly counties in the late 1950s show a region of historic mining and academic growth. Researchers can trace the legendary Reed Gold Mine (Inactive), the campus of Pfeiffer College, and numerous family crossroads like Watts Crossroads.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 1962 Map of Gold Hill, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Gold Hill, 1964 Print
    1962 Gold Hill
    1964 Print · USGS
    Rowan County in the early sixties remains a landscape of quiet crossroads and riverside communities along the Yadkin River. Genealogists can trace family names and community roots through landmarks like St Peters Cem, Gold Hill Ch, and the settlement at Agner.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1962 Map of Rockwell, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Rockwell, 1964 Print
    1962 Rockwell
    1964 Print · USGS
    Rowan County and the Gold Hill region are shown in the early sixties during a period of active quarrying and rural growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Stone House and historic sites such as Organ Ch or Shupings Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1969 Map of Concord SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Concord SE, 1972 Print
    1969 Concord SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural Cabarrus County landscape of the late sixties is defined by the winding ROCKY RIVER and a network of historic crossroads. Researchers can trace the roots of local settlements and congregations at Pioneer Mills, Flows Store, and Zion Hill Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1969 Map of Mooresville, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Mooresville, 1972 Print
    1969 Mooresville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Iredell County undergoes significant change in the late sixties as the waters of Lake Norman reach into the western valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Davidson College and find old landmarks like Centre Ch and Mt Mourne.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1969 Map of Harrisburg, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Harrisburg, 1972 Print
    1969 Harrisburg
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Cabarrus and Mecklenburg county line near Harrisburg was entering a period of significant growth in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Roberta Mills, the early Univ of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Siloam Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1969 Map of Kannapolis, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Kannapolis, 1972 Print
    1969 Kannapolis
    1972 Print · USGS
    Kannapolis and its rural North Carolina surroundings appear here in the late sixties as the area transitioned toward suburban growth. Researchers can locate early schools and cemeteries such as Shady Brook Sch, Bethpage Ch Cem, and Wallace Crossroads.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1969 Map of Concord, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Concord, 1973 Print
    1969 Concord
    1973 Print · USGS
    Concord and Kannapolis are captured during a mid-century period of rapid suburban growth and industrial stability. Genealogists can trace family roots through neighborhood landmarks like Heilmans Mill, St James Cem, and Barber-Scotia College.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1970 Map of Enochville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Enochville, 1972 Print
    1970 Enochville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Rowan and Cabarrus counties in the early seventies reveal a landscape of rural congregations and emerging utility networks. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like St Pauls Ch, McKnight Sch, and the community at Enochville.
  67. 1970 Map of China Grove, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of China Grove, 1972 Print
    1970 China Grove
    1972 Print · USGS
    Rowan and Cabarrus counties are captured here during a period of significant growth along the Southern railway corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of China Grove and Landis, or locate landmarks like Bostian Sch and Millers Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1970 Map of Cornelius, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cornelius, 1972 Print
    1970 Cornelius
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County enters a new era in the early seventies as Lake Norman emerges alongside established rail towns. Local historians can trace old community hubs like Smithville and Caldwell or locate family sites at Mt Zion Ch Cem and Ramah Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1971 Map of Midland, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Midland, 1973 Print
    1971 Midland
    1973 Print · USGS
    Midland and the surrounding Piedmont countryside are captured in the early seventies as the region maintained its rural character. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Mill Grove Ch Cem, Clear Creek Ch, and the crossroads at Brief.
    3 unique versions available
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