1980s Maps of Polk County, North Carolina

Explore 10 historic maps of Polk County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Polk County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Polk County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Polk County, NC maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Pea Ridge, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Pea Ridge, 1983 Print
    1982 Pea Ridge
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Cox, Pea Ridge, and other nearby areas

  2. 1982 Map of Lake Lure, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lake Lure, 1983 Print
    1982 Lake Lure
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1982 Map of Shingle Hollow, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Shingle Hollow, 1983 Print
    1982 Shingle Hollow
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Green Hill, Shingle Hollow, and other nearby areas

  4. 1982 Map of Mill Spring, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mill Spring, 1983 Print
    1982 Mill Spring
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Columbus, Stearns, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Fingerville East
    1983 Map of Fingerville East
    1983 Fingerville East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Cooley Springs, Sandy Springs, and other nearby areas

  6. 1983 Map of Saluda
    1983 Map of Saluda
    1983 Saluda
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Tryon, Mountain Page, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1983 Map of Fingerville West
    1983 Map of Fingerville West
    1983 Fingerville West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Campobello, Sandy Plains, and other nearby areas

  8. 1983 Map of Landrum
    1983 Map of Landrum
    1983 Landrum
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Landrum, Tryon, and other nearby areas

  9. 1986 Map of Hendersonville
    1986 Map of Hendersonville
    1986 Hendersonville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Asheville, Greer, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Gastonia
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Charlotte, Rock Hill, and other nearby areas

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