Old Maps of Gaston, North Carolina

Explore 15 old maps of Gaston, spanning from 1919 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1919 Map of Emporia
    1919 Map of Emporia
    1919 Emporia
    1919 Print · USGS
    Southern Virginia and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here at the height of the railroad era. Researchers can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Hopeville (Post Store), Squire School, and the Hitchcock Quarry.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Emporia
    1942 Map of Emporia
    1942 Emporia
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-North Carolina borderlands are captured here during the early years of the war, centered on the rail crossroads of Emporia. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several rural landmarks, including Hobbs Chapel, Pairs Store, and Brewers Crossroads.

  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. 1963 Map of Barley, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Barley, 1964 Print
    1963 Barley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Cross the state line between Virginia and North Carolina in the early sixties, where rural life centered on small crossroads like Barley. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Garners Mill, Royland Sch, and Oak Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1974 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 1977 Print
    1974 Roanoke Rapids
    1977 Print · USGS
    Roanoke Rapids and the surrounding Halifax County countryside are captured here in the mid-seventies during a period of industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of local schools and churches or locate the Roanoke Rapids Air Force Station and the Chantilly Speedway.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1975 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 1979 Print
    1975 Roanoke Rapids
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke Valley's industrial and agricultural landscape is captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey of Halifax County. Local historians can trace the detailed street grids and land parcels of Roanoke Rapids, Weldon, and the outlying settlement of Rheasville.

  7. 1984 Map of Emporia, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Emporia, 1986 Print
    1984 Emporia
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southside Virginia and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the transit hub of Emporia. Researchers can trace old rail corridors like the Seaboard System or locate historic sites including Fort Christanna and White Oak Ch.

  8. 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

  9. 1990 Map of Emporia
    1990 Map of Emporia
    1990 Emporia
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Southside Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the critical rail and river networks of the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through rural communities like Alberta, Boykins, and Dolphin along the Meherrin River.

  10. 2010 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Roanoke Rapids
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston, including Roanoke Rapids, South Rosemary, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Roanoke Rapids
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston, including Roanoke Rapids, South Rosemary, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2016 Print
    2016 Roanoke Rapids
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston, including Roanoke Rapids, South Rosemary, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Roanoke Rapids
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaston, including Roanoke Rapids, South Rosemary, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Roanoke Rapids, 2022 Print
    2022 Roanoke Rapids
    2022 Print · USGS
    Roanoke Rapids and its surrounding textile-mill neighborhoods are shown during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family plots at Cedarwood Cem or locate old community hubs in Rheasville and South Rosemary.

  15. 2022 Map of Barley, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Barley, 2022 Print
    2022 Barley
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family plots such as Massey Cemetery and Rook Cemetery, or explore the crossroads at Slates Corner and Gaston.

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