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1950s Maps of Richmond County, North Carolina

Explore 19 historic maps of Richmond County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Richmond County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Richmond County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Richmond County, NC maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Pine Bluff
    1950 Map of Pine Bluff
    1950 Pine Bluff
    1950 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Sandhills are captured here at the start of the 1950s, showing a landscape defined by military training and the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Silver Springs Cemetery, the McFarland Sch, and the wartime infrastructure of Camp Mackall.
  4. 1950 Map of Norman, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Norman, 1953 Print
    1950 Norman
    1953 Print · USGS
    The town of Norman and the surrounding Sandhills region appear here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape tied to the Norfolk Southern railroad. Trace family sites at Leakes Sch, the Williamson Cem, or settlements like Wind Blow and Derby.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Florence, 1964 Print
    1953 Florence
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands in the mid-fifties were a landscape of vast river swamps and rising rail towns. Trace the legacy of the Seaboard Air Line through Florence or explore the wetlands surrounding Lake Waccamaw and the Green Swamp.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Raleigh, 1965 Print
    1953 Raleigh
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central North Carolina in the early sixties shows a landscape of growing towns and military hubs before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Piedmont through Wake Forest, Siler City, and the large Fort Bragg Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and South Carolina borderlands are shown in detail during a period of significant growth and reservoir development. Trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway or find family roots in towns like China Grove, Misenheimer, and Lincolnton.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-1950s shows a region of rapid growth and industrial expansion centered around Charlotte. Trace the era's infrastructure through the Southern railroad lines and locate significant landmarks like the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot and Lake Norman.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Map of Florence
    1954 Florence
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Carolinas borderlands come alive in the early fifties, showing the vital rail-and-river networks of the coastal plain. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Green Swamp or through settlements like Red Springs, Chadbourn, and McColl.
  22. 1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Map of Raleigh
    1954 Raleigh
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Sandhills are captured in the mid-fifties during a period of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Siler City or locate landmarks such as Falls of Neuse and Camp Mackall.
  25. 1956 Map of Mangum, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mangum, 1957 Print
    1956 Mangum
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Pee Dee River valley in the mid-fifties shows a landscape shaped by the waters of Blewett Falls Lake and the rural communities of Anson County. Genealogists can locate family landmarks including Ingram Sch, Old Stanback Ferry, and Mt Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Rockingham, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Rockingham, 1957 Print
    1956 Rockingham
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rockingham is shown here as a bustling hub of textile mills and rail lines along the Pee Dee River. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Cordova, Honey Town, and old rural landmarks like Stelley Tabernacle or Ashley Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Mount Gilead East, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Gilead East, 1957 Print
    1956 Mount Gilead East
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Montgomery and Richmond County line comes to life in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of small farms and historic churches. Researchers can locate the State Town Creek Indian Mound Res, trace the Norfolk Southern rail line, and find old family sites like Littles Mill and Sharon Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Ellerbe, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ellerbe, 1957 Print
    1956 Ellerbe
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Richmond County comes into focus as the town of Ellerbe and the surrounding rural districts develop near the Pee Dee River. Researchers can trace the heritage of local communities through landmarks like Chappell Grove Ch, the Mineral Springs Sch, and Lenzton.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Harrisville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Harrisville, 1957 Print
    1956 Harrisville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Montgomery and Richmond Counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of small settlements and mountain peaks. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Capels Mill, the Parsons-Howell School, and Blackwood Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of Ansonville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ansonville, 1957 Print
    1956 Ansonville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Pee Dee River valley and the settlement of Ansonville are captured here in the mid-fifties as the local railroad and river economy persisted. Family historians can locate several rural landmarks including the Rosenwald Sch, Old Leak Ferry, and Bethlehem Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Mount Gilead West, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Gilead West, 1957 Print
    1956 Mount Gilead West
    1957 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding the Pee Dee and Rocky rivers shows a landscape of rail-connected towns and riverside power in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local parishes like Providence Ch and the rural community of Cedar Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Lilesville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lilesville, 1957 Print
    1956 Lilesville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lilesville and the surrounding Anson County countryside appear in the mid-1950s as a landscape of industrial mining and deep-rooted rural communities. Researchers can trace family sites like Henry Grove Sch, find old congregations at Gum Springs Ch, and locate the Strip Mine works near the SEABOARD AIR LINE.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Southern Pines, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Southern Pines, 1960 Print
    1957 Southern Pines
    1960 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Sand Hills come into focus in the late fifties, centered on the growing resorts and rail hubs of Moore County. Researchers can trace historic lineages through local landmarks like Old Notre Dame Academy, McCrimmons Chapel, and the Silver Spring Cem.
  52. 1957 Map of Hamlet, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Hamlet, 1960 Print
    1957 Hamlet
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven economy of the 1950s Sandhills is on full display in this survey of the Hamlet and Rockingham area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Gibsons Millpond and numerous rural houses of worship including Bethel Hill Ch and McDonald Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Jackson Springs, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Jackson Springs, 1961 Print
    1957 Jackson Springs
    1961 Print · USGS
    Moore and Richmond counties in the late 1950s reflect a mix of military presence and quiet rural life. Researchers can trace families near Jackson Springs, locate the old Hoffman High Sch, or find rural landmarks like Marcus Grove Ch and Millstone Lake.
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