1950s Maps of Mitchell County, North Carolina

Explore 10 historic maps of Mitchell County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Mitchell County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Mitchell County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Mitchell County, NC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Knoxville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains are shown here at a peak of mid-century development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Gatlinburg, Waynesville, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation across the high ridges.

  4. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee and the bordering highlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear here during the post-war industrial boom. You can trace the complex network of mountain ridges and new TVA lakes, from Johnson City to the coalfields near Middlesboro and Lynch.

  5. 1955 Map of Carvers Gap
    1955 Map of Carvers Gap
    1955 Carvers Gap
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains come into focus during the mid-twentieth century, as mining and mountain farming shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through remote settlements like Yellow Mountain City and local landmarks like Conley Chapel or the Cranberry Mine.

  6. 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

  7. 1956 Map of Linville Falls, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Linville Falls, 1958 Print
    1956 Linville Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Country of western North Carolina in the mid-fifties is captured here during the development of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Genealogists and hikers can locate Wise Cem, Walnut Grove Ch, and the subterranean depths of Linville Caverns.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians of Tennessee and North Carolina are mapped here during the mid-twentieth century as new highways reached the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography between Knoxville and Asheville, locating family landmarks near Fontana Lake or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here during the mid-sixties transition of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the industrial rail hubs of Kingsport, the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake, and the historic Cumberland Gap.

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