Old Maps of Lincoln County, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 41 historic maps of Lincoln County. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Lincoln County.


Lincoln County, NC maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Statesville
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Kannapolis, Mooresville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Map of Hickory
    1895 Hickory
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Hickory, Lenoir, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Lenoir, Morganton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1909 Map of Lincolnton, 1968 Print
    1909 Map of Lincolnton, 1968 Print
    1909 Lincolnton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Gastonia, Shelby, and other nearby areas

  5. 1911 Map of Lincolnton, 1944 Print
    1911 Map of Lincolnton, 1944 Print
    1911 Lincolnton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Gastonia, Shelby, and other nearby areas

  6. 1914 Map of Gastonia
    1914 Map of Gastonia
    1914 Gastonia
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Gastonia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1916 Map of Gastonia
    1916 Map of Gastonia
    1916 Gastonia
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Gastonia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Charlotte
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Concord, and other nearby areas

  9. 1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Charlotte
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Concord, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Hicks Crossroads
    1949 Map of Hicks Crossroads
    1949 Hicks Crossroads
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Huntersville, Cornelius, and other nearby areas

  11. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Casar, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Casar, 1958 Print
    1956 Casar
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Belwood, Casar, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Charlotte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Charlotte
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas

  16. 1970 Map of Banoak, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Banoak, 1972 Print
    1970 Banoak
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Belwood, Vale, and other nearby areas

  17. 1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman South, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman South
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Huntersville, Cornelius, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lincolnton East, 1972 Print
    1970 Lincolnton East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Lincolnton, High Shoals, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1970 Map of Maiden, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Maiden, 1972 Print
    1970 Maiden
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Lincolnton, Maiden, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lowesville, 1972 Print
    1970 Lowesville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Stanley, Mariposa, and other nearby areas

  21. 1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Norman North, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Norman North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Mooresville, Cornelius, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1970 Map of Denver, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Denver, 1973 Print
    1970 Denver
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Sherrills Ford, Olivers Crossroads, and other nearby areas

  23. 1970 Map of Reepsville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Reepsville, 1973 Print
    1970 Reepsville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Lincolnton, Maiden, and other nearby areas

  24. 1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cherryville, 1976 Print
    1973 Cherryville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Cherryville, Belwood, and other nearby areas

  25. 1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Lincolnton West, 1976 Print
    1973 Lincolnton West
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln County, including Lincolnton, Cherryville, and other nearby areas

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