Old Maps of Ashford, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Ashford. 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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Ashford, NC maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1941 Print · USGS
    The foothills and high peaks of the Blue Ridge come alive in the early twentieth century, centered on the growing towns of Morganton and Lenoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridor of the Southern Railway and locate vanished landmarks like Arneys Store and Rutherford College.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1956 Map of Ashford, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ashford, 1958 Print
    1956 Ashford
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Linville Gorge and Pisgah National Forest meet in the mid-1950s as the river valleys transition to mountain wilderness. Trace family roots at South Mtn Institute, Brown Cem, or the old settlement of North Cove.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Linville Falls, 1962 Print
    1956 Map of Linville Falls, 1962 Print
    1956 Linville Falls
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina high country is captured here during the mid-fifties, centered on the steep descent of the Linville River. Genealogists and hikers can trace old mountain communities and landmarks like the South Mtn Institute, Linville Caverns, and Wise Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1993 Map of Ashford, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Ashford, 1996 Print
    1993 Ashford
    1996 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Lake James and the steep descent into the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area define this McDowell and Burke County landscape in the 1990s. Researchers can locate the South Mtn Institute, Brown Cem, and the community of Ashford.

  10. 1994 Map of Ashford, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Ashford, 1998 Print
    1994 Ashford
    1998 Print · USGS
    The McDowell and Burke county lines meet here in the 1990s as high mountain wilderness gives way to the backwaters of the Catawba. Trace the route of the Clinchfield RR or locate historic sites like the South Mountain Institute and Brown Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2011 Map of Ashford, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ashford, 2011 Print
    2011 Ashford
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashford, including Longtown, Linville, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Ashford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ashford, 2013 Print
    2013 Ashford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashford, including Longtown, Linville, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Ashford, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ashford, 2016 Print
    2016 Ashford
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashford, including Longtown, Linville, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Ashford, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ashford, 2019 Print
    2019 Ashford
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashford, including Longtown, Linville, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Ashford, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ashford, 2022 Print
    2022 Ashford
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Burke and McDowell county line crosses this mountain landscape as it appeared in the early 2020s, anchored by the rugged Linville Gorge and Lake James. Genealogists and hikers can trace historical connections at Oak Grove Baptist Church/Cem and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trl.

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