1930s Maps of McDowell County, North Carolina

Explore 6 historic maps of McDowell County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 McDowell County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring McDowell County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


McDowell County, NC maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Spruce Pine
    1934 Map of Spruce Pine
    1934 Spruce Pine
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Spruce Pine, Kalmia, and other nearby areas

  2. 1934 Map of Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Map of Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Celo, Hamrick, and other nearby areas

  3. 1934 Map of Parts Of Old Fort and Montreat
    1934 Map of Parts Of Old Fort and Montreat
    1934 Parts Of Old Fort and Montreat
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Old Fort, Dendron, and other nearby areas

  4. 1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Linville Falls
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, and other nearby areas

  5. 1935 Map of Montreat
    1935 Map of Montreat
    1935 Montreat
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas

  6. 1935 Map of Black Mountain
    1935 Map of Black Mountain
    1935 Black Mountain
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and other nearby areas

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