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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Hickory, North Carolina

Explore 16 historic maps of Hickory from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Hickory's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Hickory, NC maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1993 Map of Newton, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Newton, 1996 Print
    1993 Newton
    1996 Print · USGS
    Catawba County's urban and rural landscape is shown in detail during the mid-nineties as the towns of Newton and Conover expanded. Researchers can find numerous family-named churches and schools, including Old St Pauls Ch, Thornton Sch, and Smyre.
  40. 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.
  43. 1993 Map of Hickory, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Hickory, 1996 Print
    1993 Hickory
    1996 Print · USGS
    Hickory and its surrounding Catawba County communities are captured here in the mid-1990s as the region experienced significant growth. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Old Robinson Cem or locate local landmarks like Lenoir Rhyne College and the Hickory Speedway.
  46. 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.
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