Old Maps of Emerald Shores, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Emerald Shores. 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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Emerald Shores, 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. 1957 Map of Albemarle, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Albemarle, 1958 Print
    1957 Albemarle
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Stanly County landscape in the mid-fifties is defined by the growing city of Albemarle and the newly formed reservoirs along the Yadkin River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bethel Ch, Goggins Mine, and the old Austins Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1977 Map of Albemarle SE, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Albemarle SE, 1979 Print
    1977 Albemarle SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Montgomery County riverfront was evolving in the late seventies as residential life centered on the water. Researchers can trace the exact 1977 shoreline of Lake Tillery and find local settlements like River Haven and Pee Dee.

  7. 1981 Map of Morrow Mountain
    1981 Map of Morrow Mountain
    1981 Morrow Mountain
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Stanly and Montgomery County borderlands are shown here in the early eighties as residential shores meet the deep woods of the Piedmont. Genealogists and hikers can trace historical sites like Stony Hill Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the peaks of Morrow Mountain State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Charlotte, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Charlotte, 1986 Print
    1985 Charlotte
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region in the mid-eighties shows the rapid growth of the Charlotte metro area alongside established textile and college towns. Trace local heritage at the Reed Gold Mine or explore the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and Winston-Salem Southbound Railway.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1994 Map of Morrow Mountain, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Morrow Mountain, 1996 Print
    1994 Morrow Mountain
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Montgomery and Stanly county borderlands appear in the mid-nineties as a blend of recreational forest and lakeside residential growth. Researchers can trace the development of Sugarloaf Shores or locate rural landmarks like Randall Ch and the White Clay Quarry.

  10. 2022 Map of Morrow Mountain, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Morrow Mountain, 2022 Print
    2022 Morrow Mountain
    2022 Print · USGS
    The central Uwharrie Mountains meet the Pee Dee River in the early 2020s, showing a mix of protected forest and riverside growth. Trace family names and local landmarks from Morrow Mountain to settlements at Norwood and Pee Dee.

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