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Old Maps of Lincolnton, North Carolina

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  1. 1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Hickory
    1895 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina foothills come alive in the late nineteenth century as the rail lines reached Hickory and Newton. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Tuttle's Store, Emmanuel Church, and Cloninger's Mill.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  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. 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
  31. 1970 Map of Maiden, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Maiden, 1972 Print
    1970 Maiden
    1972 Print · USGS
    Maiden and its surrounding Catawba County countryside appear in the early seventies as a thriving rail-centered community. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Ivey Memorial Ch, Pumpkin Center, and the Providence Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Reepsville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Reepsville, 1973 Print
    1970 Reepsville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Catawba and Lincoln Counties appear here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of established rural communities and winding Piedmont waterways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Wesleyan Chapel, Union Sch, and the settlement of Reepsville.
  37. 1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Lincolnton West
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont landscape of the mid-1970s comes to life here, centered on the historic textile and rail hub of Lincolnton. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Bethphage Ch, Love Memorial Sch, and the riverside community of Laboratory.
  40. 1976 Map of Lincolnton West, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Lincolnton West, 1978 Print
    1976 Lincolnton West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County is shown in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial imagery that captures the era's rural and industrial patterns. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise footprints of Lincolnton, Laboratory, and Crouse as they appeared decades ago.
  43. 1986 Map of Hickory
    1986 Map of Hickory
    1986 Hickory
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's foothills are seen here in the mid-eighties as textile and furniture towns flourished along the river. Trace the development of Hickory and Lenoir or locate local landmarks like Burke Chapel, Saw Mills, and Rhodhiss Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 1993 Map of Lincolnton East, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Lincolnton East, 1996 Print
    1993 Lincolnton East
    1996 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lincoln County during the mid-1990s reveals a region transitioning from its textile and river-industrial roots toward modern suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of Boger City and Iron Station, or locate family sites at Hollybrook Cem and Asbury Sch.
  55. 1993 Map of Lincolnton West, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Lincolnton West, 1996 Print
    1993 Lincolnton West
    1996 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County and the surrounding countryside appear in the early 1990s as the urban center of Lincolnton expands toward its rural neighbors. Trace family roots at Howards Creek Ch, explore the industrial history of Laboratory, or locate vanished landmarks like Bethphage Ch and Crouse.
  58. 1993 Map of Maiden, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Maiden, 1996 Print
    1993 Maiden
    1996 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail-centered town of Maiden sits at the heart of this mid-1990s survey on the Catawba and Lincoln county line. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous rural landmarks like Providence Mill, Pumpkin Center, and Lawnings Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 2022 Map of Lincolnton East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lincolnton East, 2022 Print
    2022 Lincolnton East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lincoln County and northern Gaston County appear in the early 2020s as a mix of industrial centers and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace the community life of Iron Station and High Shoals or locate family plots at Salem Cem and Pearl Church Cem.
  64. 2022 Map of Lincolnton West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lincolnton West, 2022 Print
    2022 Lincolnton West
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes between Lincolnton and Cherryville are shown here in modern detail, from the banks of the South Fork Catawba River to local crossroads. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Old White Church Cem and the Laboratory Methodist Church Cem.
  67. 2022 Map of Reepsville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Reepsville, 2022 Print
    2022 Reepsville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Catawba and Lincoln Counties appear here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by the South Fork Catawba River. Researchers can locate ancestral sites near Rhoney Chapel Cem or trace old rural routes through Plateau and Daniels.
  70. 2022 Map of Maiden, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Maiden, 2022 Print
    2022 Maiden
    2022 Print · USGS
    Maiden and the surrounding Catawba and Lincoln County countryside are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family roots at McKendree Church Cem, Antioch Church Cem, or the rural community of Pumpkin Center.
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