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Old Maps of Mooresville, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

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Mooresville, NC maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Statesville
    1934 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-powered industry and rail-connected crossroads. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of named mills like Ketchies Mill and historic crossings like Cornelius Ferry or Beattie Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 1969 Map of Shepherds, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Shepherds, 1972 Print
    1969 Shepherds
    1972 Print · USGS
    Iredell and Rowan counties are captured here in the late sixties, just as the new shoreline of Lake Norman began to alter the rural landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the numerous country churches like Vanderburg Ch and St James Ch, or locate vanished school sites like Amity Sch.
  19. 1969 Map of Mooresville, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Mooresville, 1972 Print
    1969 Mooresville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Iredell County undergoes significant change in the late sixties as the waters of Lake Norman reach into the western valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Davidson College and find old landmarks like Centre Ch and Mt Mourne.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman North
    1972 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Norman are shown just years after the reservoir's creation, where you can trace the flooded Catawba River valley. Genealogists will find Webbs Chapel, Motto Grove Church, and the Brawley School.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1993 Map of Mooresville, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Mooresville, 1996 Print
    1993 Mooresville
    1996 Print · USGS
    Mooresville and the shoreline of Lake Norman are captured in the mid-nineties as the region balanced its textile-town roots with lakeside growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Willow Valley Cem, the Dunbar Sch, and Davidson College.
  31. 1993 Map of Lake Norman North, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Lake Norman North, 1996 Print
    1993 Lake Norman North
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Catawba River valley in the early nineties shows a landscape transformed by reservoir waters and residential growth. Researchers can trace older landmarks like Sherrills Ford and Webbs Chapel or locate the Williamson Cem along the winding shores of Lake Norman.
  34. 2010 Map of Mooresville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mooresville, 2010 Print
    2010 Mooresville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Iredell County at the close of the decade shows a region of significant growth and suburban transition. Researchers can trace local development near Lake Norman or locate historical burial grounds like Willow Valley Cemetery and Green Acres Cemetery.
  37. 2010 Map of Shepherds, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shepherds, 2010 Print
    2010 Shepherds
    2010 Print · USGS
    Iredell County during a period of modern growth still retains its historic rural identity at the dawn of the 21st century. Researchers can trace family roots at Saint Michaels Cemetery and locate older settlements like Shepherds, Shinnville, and Ostwalt.
  40. 2011 Map of Lake Norman North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Norman North, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Norman North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Iredell and Catawba Counties are shown at a peak of lakeside development in the early 2010s, where the winding Catawba River valley creates an intricate maze of peninsulas. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like Rockwell Cemetery or trace old community centers at Sherrills Ford and Mayhew.
  43. 2013 Map of Shepherds, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shepherds, 2013 Print
    2013 Shepherds
    2013 Print · USGS
    Iredell County’s rural character and Piedmont crossroads are well-documented in this early twenty-first-century survey. Researchers can trace local lineage through communities like Ostwalt, Shinnville, and Mazeppa, or locate family sites near Mount Tabor Church.
  46. 2013 Map of Lake Norman North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Norman North, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Norman North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Lake Norman is shown in high detail during its twenty-first-century expansion, capturing the dense residential and recreational growth of the Iredell County shoreline. Trace the development of waterfront communities like Westport and Sherrills Ford, or locate specialized landmarks like Gold Mine Island and the Lake Norman Airpark.
  49. 2013 Map of Mooresville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mooresville, 2013 Print
    2013 Mooresville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Iredell County enters a period of significant suburban growth during the early twenty-first century as modern infrastructure meets traditional farmsteads. Researchers can trace the sprawling shoreline of Lake Norman and locate historic landmarks like Mount Mourne and Carrigan Farms.
  52. 2016 Map of Lake Norman North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lake Norman North, 2016 Print
    2016 Lake Norman North
    2016 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Norman are shown here in the mid-2010s, where the rising waters have created a labyrinth of peninsulas across four North Carolina counties. Researchers can identify family history sites like Rockwell Cem or trace the growth of lakeside communities such as Sherrills Ford and Doolie.
  55. 2016 Map of Shepherds, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Shepherds, 2016 Print
    2016 Shepherds
    2016 Print · USGS
    Iredell and Rowan counties come together in this contemporary view of the northern Piedmont. Researchers can trace the lineage of local families through landmarks like Saint Michaels Cem or locate rural communities such as Shepherds and Mazeppa.
  58. 2016 Map of Mooresville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mooresville, 2016 Print
    2016 Mooresville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Iredell and Mecklenburg counties meet in this detailed 2016 survey, showing the expansion of the Mooresville area near the shores of Lake Norman. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Willow Valley Cem, Mount Mourne, and the campus of Davidson Coll.
  61. 2019 Map of Mooresville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mooresville, 2019 Print
    2019 Mooresville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Iredell County and the northern reaches of Mecklenburg County appear here during a period of significant growth and connectivity. Researchers can trace the development of Mooresville and Mount Mourne or locate local landmarks like Davidson Coll and the Johnston Airport.
  64. 2019 Map of Lake Norman North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lake Norman North, 2019 Print
    2019 Lake Norman North
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lake Norman shoreline in 2019 shows a landscape of modern waterfront growth intertwined with Piedmont history. Genealogists and researchers can trace lineage at Rockwell Cem or locate community hubs like Sherrills Ford and Gold Mine Island.
  67. 2019 Map of Shepherds, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Shepherds, 2019 Print
    2019 Shepherds
    2019 Print · USGS
    Iredell and Rowan counties come together in this modern survey of the North Carolina piedmont during a period of steady suburban growth. Researchers can trace family-named lands and local landmarks from the Saint Michaels Cem to Atwell Airport and the settlement at Mazeppa.
  70. 2022 Map of Shepherds, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shepherds, 2022 Print
    2022 Shepherds
    2022 Print · USGS
    Iredell County's Piedmont landscape is captured here in the contemporary era, showing the corridor between the growing hubs of Statesville and Mooresville. Researchers can trace old rural centers like Ostwalt and Shinnville, or locate the Saint Michaels Cemetery and Atwell Airport.
  73. 2022 Map of Mooresville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mooresville, 2022 Print
    2022 Mooresville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Iredell and Mecklenburg counties come together in this contemporary look at the Piedmont, where historic rail towns meet expanding suburbs. Local researchers can trace family sites at Christian Aid Society Cem, find landmarks like Johnston Airport, and follow the banks of Davidson Creek.
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