Old Maps of Rufus, North Carolina
Explore 15 old maps of Rufus, spanning from 1905 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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Rufus, NC maps
(15)- 1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
1905 Morganton1941 Print · USGSThe foothills and high peaks of the Blue Ridge come alive in the early twentieth century, centered on the growing towns of Morganton and Lenoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridor of the Southern Railway and locate vanished landmarks like Arneys Store and Rutherford College.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
1953 Charlotte1968 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Charlotte
1954 Charlotte1954 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Collettsville, 1958 Print
1956 Collettsville1958 Print · USGSCaldwell County’s deep river valleys and high forest ridges are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the community of Collettsville. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like the Sand Mtn Lookout Tower, Adako, and Conways Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Lenoir, 1963 Print
1956 Lenoir1963 Print · USGSCaldwell and Burke Counties come alive in the 1950s, showing the Foothills region as it transitioned from mountain timberlands to bustling rail towns. Trace old community hubs like Arneys Store, family-named creeks such as Elijah Bates Mill Creek, and the many churches like St Marys Mission Ch. - 1960 Map of Charlotte
1960 Charlotte1960 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1962 Map of Charlotte
1962 Charlotte1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1986 Map of Hickory
1986 Hickory1986 Print · USGSWestern North Carolina's foothills are seen here in the mid-eighties as textile and furniture towns flourished along the river. Trace the development of Hickory and Lenoir or locate local landmarks like Burke Chapel, Saw Mills, and Rhodhiss Lake.3 unique versions available - 1993 Map of Collettsville, 1996 Print
1993 Collettsville1996 Print · USGSCaldwell 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. - 1994 Map of Collettsville, 1998 Print
1994 Collettsville1998 Print · USGSCaldwell 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. - 2011 Map of Collettsville, 2011 Print
2011 Collettsville2011 Print · USGSCovers Rufus, including Piney, Adako, and other nearby areas - 2013 Map of Collettsville, 2013 Print
2013 Collettsville2013 Print · USGSCovers Rufus, including Piney, Adako, and other nearby areas - 2016 Map of Collettsville, 2016 Print
2016 Collettsville2016 Print · USGSCovers Rufus, including Piney, Adako, and other nearby areas - 2019 Map of Collettsville, 2019 Print
2019 Collettsville2019 Print · USGSCovers Rufus, including Piney, Adako, and other nearby areas - 2022 Map of Collettsville, 2022 Print
2022 Collettsville2022 Print · USGSCaldwell County's mountain valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic Collettsville community. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Larkins Estes Mill Cr or explore the river terrain around Brown Mountain Beach.
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