2000s (21st Century) Maps of Polk County, North Carolina

Explore 55 historic maps of Polk County from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Polk County, NC maps

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  1. 2010 Map of Mill Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mill Spring, 2010 Print
    2010 Mill Spring
    2010 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the turn of the decade shows a landscape of deep river valleys and rising summits. Trace the modern development around Columbus and Lake Adger, or locate family landmarks like Red Barn Landing and the Turner Shoals Dam.

  2. 2010 Map of Lake Lure, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Lure, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Lure
    2010 Print · USGS
    Lake Lure and the surrounding mountain ridges are shown here in the early twenty-first century as they matured into a major recreational and residential hub. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside sites like Camp Lurecrest, identify the placement of Lake Lure Dam, and locate mountain peaks such as Rumbling Bald Mountain.

  3. 2010 Map of Cliffield Mountain, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cliffield Mountain, 2010 Print
    2010 Cliffield Mountain
    2010 Print · USGS
    Henderson County, North Carolina, is mapped here in 2010 during a period of modern mountain life along the Green River. Genealogists and hikers can locate family landmarks like Jones-Price Cemetery or natural features like Bradley Falls and the Narrows.

  4. 2010 Map of Bat Cave, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bat Cave, 2010 Print
    2010 Bat Cave
    2010 Print · USGS
    Henderson County mountain communities are captured in this recent survey, showing the landscape of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Edneyville Cemetery, the old Maxwell Mill, and the namesake village of Bat Cave.

  5. 2010 Map of Pea Ridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pea Ridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Pea Ridge
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Polk County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Pea Ridge. Researchers can trace old family land through landmarks like Walker Cemetery and historic river crossings including Twitty Bridge and Cox Bridge.

  6. 2010 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2010 Print
    2010 Rutherfordton South
    2010 Print · USGS
    The manufacturing and academic landscape of Rutherford County is on full display here in the early twenty-first century. Local historians can trace the foundations of Spindale and Rutherfordton, locating landmarks like Stonecutter Mill, Kistlers Chapel Cemetery, and Washburn Bridge.

  7. 2010 Map of Shingle Hollow, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shingle Hollow, 2010 Print
    2010 Shingle Hollow
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of high ridges and deep river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Miller-Twitty Cemetery and Whiteside Bridge or follow the waters of the Broad River.

  8. 2011 Map of Saluda, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saluda, 2011 Print
    2011 Saluda
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Tryon, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  9. 2011 Map of Landrum, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Landrum, 2011 Print
    2011 Landrum
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Carolina foothills come into focus at the start of the 2010s, where the Pacolet River valleys meet the rise of Bird Mountain. Researchers can trace the layout of Landrum and find local landmarks like Burnt Chimney Corner, Guthrie Bridge, and Good Shepherd Cemetery.

  10. 2011 Map of Fingerville West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fingerville West, 2011 Print
    2011 Fingerville West
    2011 Print · USGS
    The rural Upstate South Carolina borderlands appear in detail in this early twenty-first-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land and small communities like Little Africa, New Prospect, and Collinsville.

  11. 2011 Map of Fingerville East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fingerville East, 2011 Print
    2011 Fingerville East
    2011 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina-North Carolina border country comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural communities of Cooley Springs and Brooklyn. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like the Gethsemane Cemetery and Robbins Cemetery.

  12. 2013 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2013 Print
    2013 Rutherfordton South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by collegiate growth and river valleys. Researchers can trace local communities from Rutherfordton and Spindale down to Shiloh, or locate landmarks like Frog Level and Sunnyside Lake.

  13. 2013 Map of Pea Ridge, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pea Ridge, 2013 Print
    2013 Pea Ridge
    2013 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Polk County come into focus in the early 2010s as a network of river crossings and small communities. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and infrastructure such as Pea Ridge Lookout Tower, Cox Store, and the various crossings over the Green River.

  14. 2013 Map of Mill Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mill Spring, 2013 Print
    2013 Mill Spring
    2013 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's foothills are captured in this 2010s survey, showing the landscape around Columbus and Mill Spring. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Pea Ridge Lookout Tower, Red Barn Landing, and the topography of White Oak Mountain.

  15. 2013 Map of Saluda, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saluda, 2013 Print
    2013 Saluda
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas border country comes into focus in this recent survey of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Researchers can trace the descent of the N Pacolet River past Pearsons Falls, explore the town of Saluda, and locate aviation history at Emery Airport.

  16. 2013 Map of Cliffield Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cliffield Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Cliffield Mountain
    2013 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's high country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural communities between the Blue Ridge and the Green River. Researchers can trace old mountain roads to settlements like Union Hill, Saconon, and Mill Corner.

  17. 2013 Map of Shingle Hollow, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shingle Hollow, 2013 Print
    2013 Shingle Hollow
    2013 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County's foothills come into focus in the early 21st century, showing the rural communities between the Broad River and Toms Mountain. Trace local roots near Shingle Hollow and Green Hill, or locate family landmarks like Whiteside Bridge.

  18. 2013 Map of Lake Lure, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lake Lure, 2013 Print
    2013 Lake Lure
    2013 Print · USGS
    Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge foothills are captured in this 2013 survey as the region's residential and recreational landscape matured. Researchers can trace the development of Fairfield Mountains and Riverbend or locate long-standing sites like Camp Occoneechee and Uree.

  19. 2013 Map of Bat Cave, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bat Cave, 2013 Print
    2013 Bat Cave
    2013 Print · USGS
    Gerton and the high country of the Blue Ridge are captured here in the early twenty-first century as family tracts and mountain gaps remain the primary landmarks. Genealogists and hikers can trace property access near Bat Cave, Maxwell Mill, and the heights of Bearwallow Mountain.

  20. 2014 Map of Fingerville East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fingerville East, 2014 Print
    2014 Fingerville East
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come to life in this modern survey of the Piedmont, showcasing the rural landscapes where the Broad River divides North and South Carolina. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like McKinney Bridge and Gethsemane Cem, or explore old crossroads including Cooley Springs and Sandy Springs.

  21. 2014 Map of Fingerville West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fingerville West, 2014 Print
    2014 Fingerville West
    2014 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the mid-2010s, centered on the river-fed agricultural communities of Spartanburg County. Genealogists can trace family names at Jackson Grove Cem and find old routes near Little Africa and Collinsville.

  22. 2014 Map of Landrum, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Landrum, 2014 Print
    2014 Landrum
    2014 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Carolina state line in the mid-2010s, this area centers on the crossroads of Landrum and the nearby slopes of Bird Mtn. Researchers can find established cemeteries like Oak Grove Cem, historic crossings at Earle Bridge, and local landmarks like Burnt Chimney Corner.

  23. 2016 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2016 Print
    2016 Rutherfordton South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape where industrial corridors around Spindale meet rural communities along the Broad River. Researchers can trace local heritage through dozens of sites like Kistlers Chapel Cem, Washburn Bridge, and Frog Level.

  24. 2016 Map of Bat Cave, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bat Cave, 2016 Print
    2016 Bat Cave
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Hickory Nut Gorge and upper Broad River valley are captured here at the turn of the 21st century. Researchers can trace ancestral landmarks like Hill Cem and Edneyville Cem or follow the terrain from Gerton down to Lake Lure.

  25. 2016 Map of Cliffield Mountain, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Cliffield Mountain, 2016 Print
    2016 Cliffield Mountain
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country of Henderson County is documented here during the mid-2010s as the Tennessee Valley Divide splits the watershed. Local historians can trace family ties at Stepp Cem and Patty Cem or locate old crossings like Copper Ford and Rock Hop.

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