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1940s Maps of McDowell County, North Carolina

Explore 4 historic maps of McDowell County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 1940s. This is your window into the past.

McDowell County, NC maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Black Mountain, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Black Mountain, 1957 Print
    1941 Black Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Montreat, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Montreat, 1957 Print
    1942 Montreat
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Black Mountain
    1943 Map of Black Mountain
    1943 Black Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and other nearby areas
  10. 1943 Map of Montreat
    1943 Map of Montreat
    1943 Montreat
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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