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Old Maps of Sawmills, North Carolina

Explore 22 old maps of Sawmills, spanning from 1895 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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  1. 1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Hickory
    1895 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina foothills come alive in the late nineteenth century as the rail lines reached Hickory and Newton. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Tuttle's Store, Emmanuel Church, and Cloninger's Mill.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1941 Print · USGS
    The 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1956 Map of Drexel, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Drexel, 1959 Print
    1956 Drexel
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the mid-1950s is captured here just as the region’s industrial and transit networks were maturing. Local historians can trace the development of Drexel and Valdese along the Southern railroad or locate family-named sites like Puett Cem and Corpening Bridge.
  16. 1956 Map of Lenoir, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Lenoir, 1963 Print
    1956 Lenoir
    1963 Print · USGS
    Caldwell 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1970 Map of Granite Falls, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Granite Falls, 1973 Print
    1970 Granite Falls
    1973 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County's industrial and rural landscapes meet in the 1970s as the rail corridor drives growth between Granite Falls and Hudson. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of landmarks, from the Hudson Drag Strip to Bethel Ch and the Sunset Hyth Cem.
  28. 1986 Map of Hickory
    1986 Map of Hickory
    1986 Hickory
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 2010 Map of Granite Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Granite Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Granite Falls
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Hickory, Lenoir, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Drexel, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Drexel, 2010 Print
    2010 Drexel
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Lenoir, Valdese, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Drexel, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Drexel, 2013 Print
    2013 Drexel
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Lenoir, Valdese, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Granite Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Granite Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Granite Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Hickory, Lenoir, and other nearby areas
  49. 2016 Map of Drexel, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Drexel, 2016 Print
    2016 Drexel
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Lenoir, Valdese, and other nearby areas
  52. 2016 Map of Granite Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Granite Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Granite Falls
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Hickory, Lenoir, and other nearby areas
  55. 2019 Map of Granite Falls, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Granite Falls, 2019 Print
    2019 Granite Falls
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Hickory, Lenoir, and other nearby areas
  58. 2019 Map of Drexel, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Drexel, 2019 Print
    2019 Drexel
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Sawmills, including Lenoir, Valdese, and other nearby areas
  61. 2022 Map of Drexel, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Drexel, 2022 Print
    2022 Drexel
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early 2020s shows a dense network of suburban and industrial development across the Caldwell and Burke county line. Trace the local geography of established towns like Drexel, Valdese, and Sawmills alongside landmarks like Rhodhiss Lake.
  64. 2022 Map of Granite Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Granite Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Granite Falls
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley south of Lenoir is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the developed corridor between Hickory and Hudson. Researchers can trace family sites at Sunset Hill Cem, Pinecrest Cem, and Grace Chapel.
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