Old Maps of Dortches, North Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dortches with 33 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Dortches has changed over the decades.


Dortches, NC maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Rocky Mount, 1965 Print
    1902 Map of Rocky Mount, 1965 Print
    1902 Rocky Mount
    1965 Print · USGS
    The coastal plain of North Carolina comes alive in this early survey of the rail and river corridors between Nashville and Rocky Mount. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Snells Crossroads, the Rocky Mount Mills, and Elm City.

  2. 1904 Map of Rocky Mount, 1942 Print
    1904 Map of Rocky Mount, 1942 Print
    1904 Rocky Mount
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Tar River and the rail hubs of eastern North Carolina come alive in this early twentieth-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Rocky Mount and Nashville, or locate vanished industrial landmarks like the Upper Falls Rocky Mount Mills and Finch Mill.

  3. 1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Norfolk
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina appear here during the post-war industrial boom, showing the critical rail-and-sea connections of Hampton Roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Gethsemane Ch, the Caledonia State Prison Farm, and the vast interior of the Dismal Swamp.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina in the mid-fifties is defined by its deep river basins and the vast wetlands of the Tidewater. Genealogists can trace family roots through hubs like Kinston and New Bern or explore the wilderness of Pettigrew State Park and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina is mapped in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of sounds, swamps, and steam-era rail lines. Genealogists can trace the rural road networks and rail spurs connecting towns like Tarboro, Greenville, and the remote Columbia.

  6. 1963 Map of Red Oak, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Red Oak, 1964 Print
    1963 Red Oak
    1964 Print · USGS
    Nash County rural life is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of family farms and creek-side communities. Researchers can locate dozens of family burial grounds like Taylor Cem and old church sites including Mt Zion Chapel and Philadelphia Ch.

  7. 1963 Map of Drake, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Drake, 1964 Print
    1963 Drake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain farmland and swampy creek bottoms define this Nash County area in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Dozier Cem and Harper Cem or locate community hubs like Dortches, Drake, and North Carolina Wesleyan College.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Rocky Mount, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Rocky Mount, 1978 Print
    1975 Rocky Mount
    1978 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount and the surrounding Nash County countryside are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey. Local historians and genealogists can trace the footprint of the city alongside nearby settlements like Sharpsburg and Battleboro as they appeared decades ago.

  9. 1977 Map of Nashville
    1977 Map of Nashville
    1977 Nashville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Nash County in the late seventies is centered on the growing town of Nashville, where rail lines and regional schools meet the surrounding farmland. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as Taylors Chapel, Sapony Ch, and Oakland Cem.

  10. 1977 Map of Rocky Mount
    1977 Map of Rocky Mount
    1977 Rocky Mount
    1977 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount is captured in the late seventies as it expanded across the Nash and Edgecombe county lines. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through Woodlawn and Sunset or locate local landmarks like Buck Leonard Park and the Drive-in Theater.

  11. 1985 Map of Rocky Mount
    1985 Map of Rocky Mount
    1985 Rocky Mount
    1985 Print · USGS
    The eastern North Carolina coastal plain in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by its river-and-rail heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Rocky Mount, Greenville, and Wilson, or locate landmarks like East Carolina University and the Voice of America site.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Roanoke Rapids
    1985 Map of Roanoke Rapids
    1985 Roanoke Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern North Carolina's river-driven economy is on display here in the mid-1980s, from the hydro-power at Roanoke Rapids to the rural millponds. Genealogists can trace family lands near Wiccacanee Pond, Mush Island, or the remote Urahaw Swamp.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1998 Map of Rocky Mount, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Rocky Mount, 2000 Print
    1998 Rocky Mount
    2000 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount and its surrounding Nash County suburbs are seen here in the late nineties as the city expanded westward toward the hospital. Genealogists can trace community roots through numerous local churches like Dortches Ch and the residential streets of South Rocky Mount.

  14. 2010 Map of Drake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Drake, 2010 Print
    2010 Drake
    2010 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Nash County come to life in this contemporary survey, showing the rural communities of Gold Rock and Dortches. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lineages through numerous small plots like the Manns Cemetery and Williams Cemetery near Swift Creek.

  15. 2010 Map of Rocky Mount, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rocky Mount, 2010 Print
    2010 Rocky Mount
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount and its surrounding communities are shown in great detail during the first decade of the millennium. Researchers can trace family sites near Pineview Cemetery or explore neighborhoods like Little Easonburg and Swelton Heights.

  16. 2010 Map of Red Oak, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Red Oak, 2010 Print
    2010 Red Oak
    2010 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain farmland in Nash County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape still anchored by crossroads and family history. Genealogists can trace lineage through dozens of local sites like Saint Johns Cemetery, Vick Cemetery, and the community of Taylors Store.

  17. 2010 Map of Nashville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Nashville, 2010 Print
    2010 Nashville
    2010 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, Nashville expanded through new residential developments while maintaining its historical rural junctions. Researchers can trace local lineage at Forest Hill Cemetery or locate old crossings at Evans Bridge and Wards Bridge.

  18. 2013 Map of Drake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Drake, 2013 Print
    2013 Drake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Inland North Carolina at the turn of the decade shows the intersection of rural roots and modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Gold Rock, Salem, and Dortches, or locate family lands near Beaverdam Swamp and Swift Cr.

  19. 2013 Map of Red Oak, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Red Oak, 2013 Print
    2013 Red Oak
    2013 Print · USGS
    Nash County in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape of historic crossroads and family-named routes. Researchers can trace local lineage through landmarks like Taylors Store, Hilliardston, and the creek crossings at Drakes Bridge.

  20. 2013 Map of Nashville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Nashville, 2013 Print
    2013 Nashville
    2013 Print · USGS
    The town of Nashville and its rural surroundings are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets long-standing crossroads. Trace the locations of Wells Mineral Spring and local hubs like Sandy Cross or Snells Crossroads to see how the landscape has evolved.

  21. 2013 Map of Rocky Mount, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rocky Mount, 2013 Print
    2013 Rocky Mount
    2013 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount is shown in detail during the early twenty-first century as it spans the bends of the Tar River. Researchers can trace the layout of residential neighborhoods like South Rocky Mount or locate historic industrial sites such as Rocky Mount Mills.

  22. 2016 Map of Drake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Drake, 2016 Print
    2016 Drake
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain agriculture and emerging academic centers define this region near the Nash and Edgecombe county line during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Greene Cem and Powell Cem or trace the environs of N Carolina Wesleyan Coll.

  23. 2016 Map of Red Oak, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Red Oak, 2016 Print
    2016 Red Oak
    2016 Print · USGS
    Nash County’s rural landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a region defined by its agricultural roots and family homesteads. Researchers can locate dozens of burial sites like Hedgepeth Cem and Vick Cem while tracing the waters of Swift Creek.

  24. 2016 Map of Nashville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Nashville, 2016 Print
    2016 Nashville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Nash County at the mid-point of the 2010s reveals a landscape where the established seat of Nashville meets the expansive Tar River Reservoir. Researchers can trace old family locales and rural landmarks from Wells Mineral Spring to Forest Hill Cem and Sandy Cross.

  25. 2016 Map of Rocky Mount, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rocky Mount, 2016 Print
    2016 Rocky Mount
    2016 Print · USGS
    Rocky Mount and its surrounding communities are mapped here in detail during the mid-2010s, showcasing the intersection of the Tar River and major rail lines. Researchers can trace family history at Pineview Cem or locate old neighborhood boundaries in South Rocky Mount, Sharpsburg, and Little Easonburg.

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