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Old Maps of Thomasville, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 37 historic maps of Thomasville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Thomasville, NC maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Eller, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Eller, 1952 Print
    1949 Eller
    1952 Print · USGS
    Davidson County in the late 1940s was a landscape of farmsteads and rural parishes connected by winding creek-side roads. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific community hubs like Midway School, Gum Tree, and churches such as Bethlehem Church or Hebron Church.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of High Point West, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of High Point West, 1952 Print
    1949 High Point West
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development connects High Point and Thomasville as the Southern railroad drives industrial and residential growth. Researchers can find many family-named landmarks and local schools like Ada Blair Sch, Finch Field, and the Conrad Memorial Ch Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Lexington East, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Lexington East, 1965 Print
    1950 Lexington East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Davidson County at mid-century shows a landscape of growing towns and established rural crossroads before major highway expansions. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Old Becks Ch, the County Home, and the former Dunbar Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Lexington East
    1951 Map of Lexington East
    1951 Lexington East
    1951 Print · USGS
    Davidson County at mid-century reveals a landscape of rural crossroads and growing industry south of the main rail corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at Old Becks Ch, locate the State Prison Camp No 602, or study the early shoreline of High Rock Lake.
  13. 1951 Map of Fair Grove, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Fair Grove, 1952 Print
    1951 Fair Grove
    1952 Print · USGS
    Davidson County in the early fifties is mapped here as a network of rail-side stations and rural parish life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hannersville Station, Loflin Store, and Clarksbury Ch along the historic rail corridors.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1969 Map of Midway, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Midway, 1973 Print
    1969 Midway
    1973 Print · USGS
    Davidson County's rural communities and developing infrastructure are captured here in the late sixties as the Piedmont landscape transitioned. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like Bethlehem Cem, Saints Delite Ch, and the sprawling Tom-A-Lex Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1969 Map of High Point West, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of High Point West, 1973 Print
    1969 High Point West
    1973 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between High Point and Thomasville is captured here in the late sixties as urban growth began to bridge the county lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy institutions like Zion Ch, Oakwood Cem, and the specialized High Point Thomasville and Denton RR.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1977 Map of Lexington East, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Lexington East, 1979 Print
    1977 Lexington East
    1979 Print · USGS
    The eastern edge of Lexington and its surrounding groves are captured in this late 1970s aerial survey. Trace the layout of farmsteads and rural crossroads near Holly Grove, Hedrick Grove, and the distinctive Three Hat Mountain.
  37. 1977 Map of Fair Grove, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Fair Grove, 1979 Print
    1977 Fair Grove
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Davidson County landscape appears in sharp photographic detail during the late seventies, showing the growth of the Piedmont triad. Researchers can trace land use and homestead locations near Fair Grove, Glen Anna, and along the Little Uwharrie River.
  40. 1977 Map of High Point West, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of High Point West, 1979 Print
    1977 High Point West
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont's industrial heart comes into focus in the late 1970s, showcasing the urban expansion between High Point and Thomasville. Researchers can trace old property lines and the early residential footprint of Oakview near the banks of Abbotts Creek.
  43. 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
  46. 1993 Map of High Point West, 1999 Print
    1993 Map of High Point West, 1999 Print
    1993 High Point West
    1999 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Davidson and Guilford counties is shown here during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of High Point and Thomasville, locating landmarks from Westchester Academy to Hedgecock Chapel.
  49. 2000 Map of Midway, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Midway, 2003 Print
    2000 Midway
    2003 Print · USGS
    Midway and the surrounding Davidson County countryside are captured at the turn of the millennium as modern water projects changed the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Hebron Ch Cem, Bethlehem Ch, and the communities of Gum Tree and Pilot.
  52. 2010 Map of Fair Grove, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fair Grove, 2010 Print
    2010 Fair Grove
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including Trinity, Walser, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Lexington East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lexington East, 2010 Print
    2010 Lexington East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including Lexington, Arbor Acres, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of High Point West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of High Point West, 2010 Print
    2010 High Point West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including High Point, Archdale, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Midway, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Midway, 2011 Print
    2011 Midway
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including Winston-Salem, Midway, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Fair Grove, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fair Grove, 2013 Print
    2013 Fair Grove
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including Trinity, Walser, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Lexington East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lexington East, 2013 Print
    2013 Lexington East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including Lexington, Arbor Acres, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of High Point West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of High Point West, 2013 Print
    2013 High Point West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including High Point, Archdale, and other nearby areas
  73. 2013 Map of Midway, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Midway, 2013 Print
    2013 Midway
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomasville, including Winston-Salem, Midway, and other nearby areas
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