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

Explore 51 historic maps of Gaston County 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 Gaston County'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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Gaston County, NC maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1914 Map of Gastonia
    1914 Map of Gastonia
    1914 Gastonia
    1914 Print · USGS
    Gaston and Lincoln counties are captured here just before the First World War, when the textile industry and rail lines shaped every community. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks like Loray Mills, Belmont Abby, and the old County House near Dallas.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1916 Map of Gastonia
    1916 Map of Gastonia
    1916 Gastonia
    1916 Print · USGS
    Gaston and Lincoln counties are captured here just as the textile industry was transforming the Piedmont landscape. Trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Loray Mill, the Rehoboth Furnace, and the early village of McAdenville.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Charlotte
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg and its surrounding counties are captured here at a pivotal moment in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Charlotte or locate smaller rural landmarks like Alexanders Store, Wesley Chapel, and the community at Stallings.
  22. 1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Charlotte
    1942 Print · USGS
    Charlotte and its surrounding Piedmont communities are captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern and Seaboard Air Line or locate family-named sites like Alexanders Store, Hoods Cross Road, and Wesley Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1947 Map of Clover, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Clover, 1956 Print
    1947 Clover
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Carolina Piedmont at the dawn of the postwar era shows a landscape of textile mills and rural farmsteads along the rising waters of the Catawba. Local historians can trace the foundations of the region through landmarks like the State Textile Sch, Boogertown, and the Buster Boyd Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1948 Map of Paw Creek, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Paw Creek, 1952 Print
    1948 Paw Creek
    1952 Print · USGS
    The rural outskirts of Charlotte and the Catawba River shoreline are captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace the foundations of communities like Shuffletown and Toddville, or locate landmarks such as Hopewell Ch and the Paw Creek High Sch.
  31. 1949 Map of Clover
    1949 Map of Clover
    1949 Clover
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas' borderlands come alive in the late 1940s as the textile and rail economy centers around Lake Wylie. Researchers can trace old family roots at China Grove Ch, locate the vanished Shiny Eye Sch, or follow the Southern Ry through Belmont and Clover.
  34. 1949 Map of Hicks Crossroads
    1949 Map of Hicks Crossroads
    1949 Hicks Crossroads
    1949 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the Catawba River valley still flowed through its original channel, long before the creation of Lake Norman. Local historians can trace the foundations of the Piedmont through rural landmarks like Cowans Ford, Rural Hill Cem, and the cluster of churches at Hicks Crossroads.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 1969 Map of Mountain Island Lake, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Mountain Island Lake, 1973 Print
    1969 Mountain Island Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County enters a period of rapid development in the late sixties as industrial infrastructure and suburban growth meet the shores of the Catawba. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Jennie Chapel, McGee Cemetery, and the historic Duke Power Village.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mount Holly, 1972 Print
    1970 Mount Holly
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gaston County’s textile and rail corridor thrives in the early seventies, centered on the Catawba River and the bustling hub of Mount Holly. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hillcrest Cem and Belmont Abbey College or follow the path of the Seaboard Coast Line.
  55. 1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County enters the seventies as a newly created lakeside community following the damming of the Catawba River. Genealogists and historians can trace the local landscape through landmarks like Triangle Sch, the Seaboard Coast Line rail, and Allison Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Lincolnton East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lincoln County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape of textile towns and busy rail corridors. Researchers can trace family roots through City Memorial Gardens, locate old neighborhood schools like Asbury Sch, or map the industrial reach of the SOUTHERN railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Lowesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Lincoln and Gaston Counties is captured here in the early seventies, just as modern infrastructure began to weave through established farming communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Tuckers Grove Ch Cem, Keever Cem, and the old rail stop at Alexis.
  64. 1970 Map of Gastonia North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gastonia North, 1972 Print
    1970 Gastonia North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gaston County enters a period of significant suburban growth in the early seventies, centered on the expansion of Gastonia and Dallas. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Hollywood Cem or locate vanished landmarks like the Ashley High Sch and the original Gaston Memorial Hospital.
  67. 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.
  70. 1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Gastonia South, 1975 Print
    1973 Gastonia South
    1975 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands south of Gastonia appear here in the early seventies, capturing the city's suburban reach and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family sites like Firestone Mem Cem or locate the Gastonia Airport and Bowling Green along the SOUTHERN rail line.
  73. 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.
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