Old Maps of Tryon, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Tryon. 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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Tryon, NC maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1976 Map of Bessemer City, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Bessemer City, 1978 Print
    1976 Bessemer City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Gaston County enters the mid-seventies with a landscape defined by industrial growth and traditional farming. Researchers can trace the literal footprint of the era's textile and mining operations near Bessemer City, Kings Mountain, and Tryon.

  9. 1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Gastonia
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Carolina Piedmont in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by Revolutionary War history and the textile industry. Trace the footprints of early battles at Kings Mountain National Military Park and locate depots along the Southern Railway in Shelby and Gastonia.

  10. 1991 Map of Gastonia
    1991 Map of Gastonia
    1991 Gastonia
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the North Carolina and South Carolina border shows a bustling industrial and transit corridor in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Gastonia and Shelby or explore the grounds of Kings Mountain National Military Park and Lake Wylie.

  11. 1993 Map of Bessemer City, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Bessemer City, 1996 Print
    1993 Bessemer City
    1996 Print · USGS
    Gaston and Cleveland counties are captured in the early nineties, showcasing the industrial growth of Bessemer City and its surrounding rural communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country churches like Mt Pisgah Ch and Hephzibah Ch or locate the Rhynes Airfield and local mines.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2002 Map of Bessemer City, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Bessemer City, 2003 Print
    2002 Bessemer City
    2003 Print · USGS
    Bessemer City and the industrial corridor of Gaston County are captured here at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the footprint of active Mines and Tailings Ponds alongside landmarks like Ebenezer Ch and Chestnut Ridge.

  13. 2022 Map of Bessemer City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bessemer City, 2022 Print
    2022 Bessemer City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Bessemer City and its neighbors in Gaston and Cleveland Counties are captured here during a period of modern regional growth. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Bessemer City and Kings Mountain, or locate sites like Westview Gardens Cem and Tryon.

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