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

Explore 52 historic maps of Halifax 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 Halifax 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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Start exploring Halifax County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Halifax County, NC maps

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  1. 1919 Map of White Plains
    1919 Map of White Plains
    1919 White Plains
    1919 Print · USGS
    Southern Virginia and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here at the close of the Great War. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century communities through family-named landmarks like Vincents Store, Hicks Mill, and Holly Springs Church.
  4. 1920 Map of White Plains
    1920 Map of White Plains
    1920 White Plains
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come to life in this 1920 survey of the Meherrin and Roanoke river basins. Genealogists can trace family names at Drumgoole Store and Phipps Store, or locate old schoolhouse sites like Meherrin School and Webb School.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Norfolk
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina appear here during the post-war industrial boom, showing the critical rail-and-sea connections of Hampton Roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Gethsemane Ch, the Caledonia State Prison Farm, and the vast interior of the Dismal Swamp.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Greensboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia show a landscape defined by new reservoirs and old rail lines. Trace family roots and the changing river geography through Elon College, the John H Kerr Reservoir, and South Boston.
  13. 1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Greensboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia come alive in this mid-fifties study of a region defined by its rivers and rails. Researchers can trace the growing Buggs Island Lake or follow the paths of the Southern Ry and Seaboard Air Line RR through towns like Oxford and Reidsville.
  16. 1960 Map of Dawson Crossroads, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Dawson Crossroads, 1964 Print
    1960 Dawson Crossroads
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain wetlands and rural crossroads define this Halifax County landscape in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history through several small burial grounds and churches, including Westray Cem, Whitaker Chapel, and Crowells Ch.
  19. 1960 Map of Draughn, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Draughn, 1964 Print
    1960 Draughn
    1964 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Halifax and Edgecombe counties appear here in the early 1960s, a landscape defined by the winding course of Fishing Creek. Researchers can locate family landmarks like O'Neal Cem and local centers including Bethlehem Ch.
  22. 1961 Map of Whitakers, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Whitakers, 1964 Print
    1961 Whitakers
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain agriculture and rail travel define the Nash-Edgecombe borderlands during the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history through a network of small churches and crossroads like Jerusalem Ch, Speight Chapel, and Taylor Crossroads.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1961 Map of Enfield, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Enfield, 1964 Print
    1961 Enfield
    1964 Print · USGS
    Enfield was a bustling railroad hub in the early 1960s, centered on the intersection of the Atlantic Coast Line and local routes. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Pittman Cem and Overstreet Cem or locate the Inborden Sch and Bricks settlement.
  28. 1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Greensboro
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the Virginia and North Carolina border comes alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by industry and new reservoirs. Trace the path of the Virginian RR or explore the early development of Greensboro and Durham.
  31. 1962 Map of Palmyra, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Palmyra, 1964 Print
    1962 Palmyra
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farming and river bottomlands meet along the Roanoke River in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Stephenson Cem and Mizell Cem or trace the rural route of the Atlantic Coast Line.
  34. 1962 Map of Scotland Neck, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Scotland Neck, 1964 Print
    1962 Scotland Neck
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain agriculture and rail-side commerce define this corner of Halifax County in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Tillery Chapel Sch, Madry Cemetery, and the Atlantic Coast Line rail corridor.
  37. 1962 Map of Norfleet, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Norfleet, 1964 Print
    1962 Norfleet
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape shaped by its riverbanks and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like William Chapel, Rea Cems, and the riverside community of Norfleet.
  40. 1962 Map of Hobgood, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Hobgood, 1964 Print
    1962 Hobgood
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Halifax and Edgecombe counties is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the railroad town of Hobgood. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like the Leggett House Cem, Shield Sch, and Kehukee Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1963 Map of Ringwood, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Ringwood, 1964 Print
    1963 Ringwood
    1964 Print · USGS
    Halifax County is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by traditional crossroads like Ringwood and Glenview. Researchers can trace old family burial sites and rural institutions, from Knight Cem to the Eastman Sch near the swampy lowlands.
  46. 1963 Map of Essex, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Essex, 1964 Print
    1963 Essex
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farmland and tangled creek bottoms define this North Carolina borderland in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Lynch Cem and Silver Cem, or locate rural landmarks like Aventon and the local Brickyards.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1963 Map of Gasburg, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Gasburg, 1964 Print
    1963 Gasburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands appear in transition during the early sixties as the newly formed Lake Gaston reshapes the landscape. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Ebony, St Pauls Chapel, and Kirkland Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1963 Map of Valentines, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Valentines, 1964 Print
    1963 Valentines
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands are captured in the early sixties as the reservoirs of Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake shape the landscape. Researchers can trace rural community life through sites like Little Bethel Ch, Vultare, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Greensboro
    1966 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Virginia Piedmont thrives during the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of textile hubs and expanding river reservoirs. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway, find local landmarks like Elon College, or locate the extensive Camp Butner Military Reservation.
  58. 1972 Map of Woodville, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Woodville, 1976 Print
    1972 Woodville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Bertie County in the early 1970s is a landscape of expansive wetlands and small railroad towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of rural communities through sites like Bond Sch, Spring Hill Ch, and the SCL RR rail line.
  61. 1973 Map of Aurelian Springs, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Aurelian Springs, 1977 Print
    1973 Aurelian Springs
    1977 Print · USGS
    Halifax County, North Carolina, is depicted here in the early 1970s as a landscape of rural crossroads and extensive wetlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country churches like Tabor Ch, Antioch Ch, and the community at Heathsville.
  64. 1973 Map of Hollister, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Hollister, 1977 Print
    1973 Hollister
    1977 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Halifax and Warren Counties come into focus in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by creeks and country roads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like White Rock Ch, Lees Chapel, and the timber-era remnants of the Porter Grade.
  67. 1973 Map of Thelma, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Thelma, 1977 Print
    1973 Thelma
    1977 Print · USGS
    Halifax County is seen here in the 1970s as the Roanoke River reservoir system shaped the local landscape. Family historians can trace small rural communities like Summit and Gretna Green or locate churches such as Hawkins Chapel and Babbitts Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1973 Map of Littleton, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Littleton, 1977 Print
    1973 Littleton
    1977 Print · USGS
    The border of Warren and Halifax Counties in the early 1970s is captured here as the Seaboard Coast Line passes through several rural communities. Researchers can trace the layout of Littleton, find Panacea Springs, and locate country churches like Ashley Grove Ch.
  73. 1974 Map of Halifax, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Halifax, 1977 Print
    1974 Halifax
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the mid-1970s is centered on the river bend and rail lines of the Roanoke valley. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Little Zion Ch, the settlement at Mud Castle, and the sprawling Occoneechee Neck.
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