1900s (20th Century) Maps of Gaston, North Carolina

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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