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Old Maps of Cleveland County, North Carolina

Explore 128 old maps of Cleveland County, 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. 1906 Map of Kings Mountain, 1970 Print
    1906 Map of Kings Mountain, 1970 Print
    1906 Kings Mountain
    1970 Print · USGS
    The North and South Carolina borderlands come alive in this early century survey of the Kings Mountain vicinity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks including Lincoln Academy, Bordens Ferry, and Pleasant Hill Church.
  10. 1908 Map of Kings Mountain
    1908 Map of Kings Mountain
    1908 Kings Mountain
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come alive in the first decade of the 1900s, centered on the landmark Kings Mountain Battleground and its namesake ridge. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural churches and schools, including Ramah Church, Beersheba Church, and the Lincoln Academy.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1909 Map of Gaffney
    1909 Map of Gaffney
    1909 Gaffney
    1909 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at the turn of the century centers on the growing textile and rail hubs of Gaffney and Blacksburg. Researchers can trace early river transport at Stacy Ferry or locate ancestral roots at Providence Church and the Sarratt School.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1909 Map of Lincolnton, 1968 Print
    1909 Map of Lincolnton, 1968 Print
    1909 Lincolnton
    1968 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's Piedmont region during the first decade of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning between agrarian roots and new rail-driven industry. Genealogists can trace family connections to rural landmarks like Bess Chapel, Double Chimney School, and the community of Laboratory.
  19. 1911 Map of Lincolnton, 1944 Print
    1911 Map of Lincolnton, 1944 Print
    1911 Lincolnton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Lincoln and Gaston Counties at the peak of the rail era show a landscape of growing textile hubs and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Double Chimney School, Snapp Cem, and the industry at Beam Mill.
  22. 1950 Map of Shelby, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Shelby, 1952 Print
    1950 Shelby
    1952 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County's textile and rail infrastructure is at its peak in the early fifties, centering on the regional hub of Shelby. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Ora Mill, Belwood High Sch, and Double Springs Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1956 Map of Benn Knob, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Benn Knob, 1958 Print
    1956 Benn Knob
    1958 Print · USGS
    The upland borders of Cleveland and Rutherford counties appear here as they were in the mid-1950s, a landscape of high peaks and secluded valleys. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Mt Moriah Ch, Corinth Ch, and the small Moriah Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1959 Map of Cowpens, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Cowpens, 1961 Print
    1959 Cowpens
    1961 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Carolinas are shown here in the late fifties, featuring a mix of textile mill towns and rural farming communities. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Cannons Camp Ground, Gaffney Chapel, and Cooley Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kings Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Kings Mountain
    1973 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Carolinas come into focus during the early seventies as the industrial growth of Kings Mountain meets the preserved heights of the state and military parks. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural congregations and local landmarks like Pisgah Cem, Camp Rotary, and The Pinnacle.
  52. 1971 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1973 Print
    1971 Boiling Springs South
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s, as the Broad River carves through the rural landscape of Cleveland and Cherokee counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Gardner-Webb College, Mt Pleasant Ch, and Grassy Pond.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1971 Map of Blacksburg North, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Blacksburg North, 1974 Print
    1971 Blacksburg North
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s as the river-driven industry of the Piedmont matures. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rural centers like Patterson Springs, Old Falls Chapel, and the Stice Shoals Dam.
  58. 1971 Map of Grover, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Grover, 1974 Print
    1971 Grover
    1974 Print · USGS
    Straddling the Carolina state line in the early seventies, this region features a landscape of small rail-side settlements and rolling foothills. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous country churches like St Peters Ch and Bethlehem Ch, as well as the Grover Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1973 Map of Bessemer City, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Bessemer City, 1976 Print
    1973 Bessemer City
    1976 Print · USGS
    Gaston and Cleveland counties come into sharp focus in the early seventies as industrial centers and rural crossroads meet along the rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Patterson Grove Ch, while researchers can trace the footprint of local industry at the Mines and Tailings Ponds.
  64. 1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Cherryville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the North Carolina Piedmont come alive in this early 1970s survey of the tri-county border region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape through family-named landmarks like Beam Mill, local schools such as North Brook Sch No 2, and churches like Indian Creek Ch.
  67. 1973 Map of Waco, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Waco, 1976 Print
    1973 Waco
    1976 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County and the Gaston County border are captured here in the early seventies as the local landscape transitioned toward modern recreation and industry. Researchers can find numerous country landmarks like Washington Sch, Hullender Cem, and the Seaboard Coast Line railroad.
  70. 1975 Map of Cowpens NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Cowpens NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Cowpens NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Carolinas come into focus during the mid-seventies in this detailed orthophoto. Researchers can trace the rural layouts of Chesnee and Cliffside while identifying family farmsteads along the Broad River.
  73. 1976 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Boiling Springs South, 1978 Print
    1976 Boiling Springs South
    1978 Print · USGS
    The North and South Carolina borderlands appear in striking photographic detail during the mid-seventies. Trace the rural landscape surrounding Boiling Springs and Grassy Pond, or follow the timbered banks of the Broad River.
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