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Old Maps of Catawba County, North Carolina

Explore 52 old maps of Catawba 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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  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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1956 Map of Casar, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Casar, 1958 Print
    1956 Casar
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural foothills of the South Mountains come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Cleveland and Lincoln county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land around Casar, Ramsey, and Shoups Ford or locate several country churches like Carpenters Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  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. 1969 Map of Troutman, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Troutman, 1972 Print
    1969 Troutman
    1972 Print · USGS
    Iredell County is seen here in the late sixties as the rising waters of Lake Norman reshaped the Catawba River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Troutman and Barium Springs, or locate rural landmarks like Pine Grove Cem and the Home for Children.
  28. 1970 Map of Banoak, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Banoak, 1972 Print
    1970 Banoak
    1972 Print · USGS
    Catawba and Lincoln counties are shown here in the early seventies, a landscape of rolling Piedmont ridges and family farms. Researchers can trace local heritage through dozens of country landmarks like Cat Square, Hulls Crossroads, and the North Brook Sch No 3.
  31. 1970 Map of Maiden, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Maiden, 1972 Print
    1970 Maiden
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maiden and its surrounding Catawba County countryside appear in the early seventies as a thriving rail-centered community. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Ivey Memorial Ch, Pumpkin Center, and the Providence Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman North
    1972 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Norman are shown just years after the reservoir's creation, where you can trace the flooded Catawba River valley. Genealogists will find Webbs Chapel, Motto Grove Church, and the Brawley School.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1970 Map of Bethlehem, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Bethlehem, 1973 Print
    1970 Bethlehem
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Hickory and the waters of Lake Hickory come into sharp focus during this period of 1970s growth. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside communities like Bethlehem or locate family landmarks such as Isaac Creek Ch and Bentley Cem.
  40. 1970 Map of Newton, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Newton, 1973 Print
    1970 Newton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Catawba County's industrial and civic heart comes into focus during the early seventies as expansion connects the rail-side communities. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, from Old St Pauls Ch and Eastview Cem to the halls of Newton-Conover High Sch.
  43. 1970 Map of Catawba, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Catawba, 1973 Print
    1970 Catawba
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early seventies shows the early years of Lake Norman and the rural communities of Iredell and Catawba counties. Genealogy and local history researchers can locate the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge, Murrays Mill, and the Catawba Rosenwald Sch.
  46. 1970 Map of Denver, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Denver, 1973 Print
    1970 Denver
    1973 Print · USGS
    The western Piedmont near the Catawba and Lincoln county line comes alive in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of traditional crossroads and rising lake waters. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Rock Springs Sch, Drums Crossroads, and Pooles Chapel.
  49. 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.
  52. 1970 Map of Stony Point, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Stony Point, 1973 Print
    1970 Stony Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Alexander and Iredell County line comes alive in the early 1970s as the Alexander RR services rural rail stops. Local historians can trace the development of Lookout Shoals Lake and locate community hubs like Stony Point and Bunker Hill High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1970 Map of Reepsville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Reepsville, 1973 Print
    1970 Reepsville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Catawba and Lincoln Counties appear here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of established rural communities and winding Piedmont waterways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Wesleyan Chapel, Union Sch, and the settlement of Reepsville.
  58. 1970 Map of Longview, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Longview, 1973 Print
    1970 Longview
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Burke and Catawba county line comes alive in the early 1970s as industrial towns and river-valley settlements expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Advent Crossroads, Burke Chapel, and Southwest Sch across this detailed terrain.
  61. 1970 Map of Hickory, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Hickory, 1973 Print
    1970 Hickory
    1973 Print · USGS
    Hickory and its surrounding Catawba County communities are captured here during a period of steady southward growth in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Old Robinson Cem, Coulters Grove Ch, and the grounds of Lenoir Rhyne College.
  64. 1970 Map of Millersville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Millersville, 1973 Print
    1970 Millersville
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the Catawba River valley around the Alexander and Catawba county line saw a mix of industrial utility and new recreation. Local historians can trace family church sites like Bethel Ch and Oxford Ch alongside the industrial footprint of Oxford Dam.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1976 Map of Denver, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Denver, 1978 Print
    1976 Denver
    1978 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lincoln County is shown in the mid-seventies just as the landscape around the Catawba began to shift. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family-named junctions like Drums Crossroads, Olivers Crossroads, and Killian Crossroads.
  70. 1976 Map of Catawba, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Catawba, 1978 Print
    1976 Catawba
    1978 Print · USGS
    Catawba County in the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed orthophoto showing the rural Piedmont landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace farmstead footprints and land use patterns around Catawba, Murrays Mill, and Bandy.
  73. 1985 Map of Salisbury, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Salisbury, 1986 Print
    1985 Salisbury
    1986 Print · USGS
    North Carolina’s industrial Piedmont region comes into focus during the mid-eighties as textile and rail towns expanded. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Davidson College and Boones Cave State Park or trace the Southern Railway through Lexington and Salisbury.
    2 unique versions available
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