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Old Maps of Richmond County, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 158 historic maps of Richmond County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Richmond County, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Troy
    1942 Map of Troy
    1942 Troy
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century central North Carolina comes alive through this 1940s survey of the rail-linked towns between the Uwharrie hills and the Sandhills. Trace the historic Norfolk Southern line through Troy, Star, and Biscoe, or locate the Morrison Training School and local springs.
  4. 1942 Map of Rockingham, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Rockingham, 1944 Print
    1942 Rockingham
    1944 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands come alive in this wartime survey of the Pee Dee River valley. Researchers can trace historic mill sites like Burnt Factory Pond or locate family landmarks such as Roberdell and Old Sneedsboro.
  7. 1948 Map of Southern Pines, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Southern Pines, 1954 Print
    1948 Southern Pines
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Sandhills were a hub of transit and military expansion just after the war. This survey allows researchers to trace family landmarks like St Mathews Ch and Taylor Town or map the early footprints of Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall.
  10. 1948 Map of Pinebluff, 1972 Print
    1948 Map of Pinebluff, 1972 Print
    1948 Pinebluff
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Sand Hills of Moore and Richmond counties are shown here just after the war, where military expansions met rural North Carolina life. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Seaboard Air Line through Addor, find family roots at Silver Springs Cemetery, and locate the old McFarland Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1949 Map of Gibson, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Gibson, 1953 Print
    1949 Gibson
    1953 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands come alive in the late 1940s, centered on the rail hub of Gibson. Trace the heritage of mill settlements and family plots like Richmond Mill, Old Hundred, and the Pate Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Millstone Lake, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Millstone Lake, 1953 Print
    1949 Millstone Lake
    1953 Print · USGS
    Richmond County in the late nineteen-forties shows a landscape of conservation and community, from the state fish hatchery to scattered country parishes. Trace family history at Watson Cem and Lincoln Sch, or locate the historic McKinney Lake Fish Hatchery and Camp Millstone.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Ghio, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Ghio, 1953 Print
    1949 Ghio
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come to life in this mid-century survey, capturing the rural communities of Richmond and Scotland counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Morrison Grave Sch, Scholl Sta, and the Seal Cem along the Seaboard Air Line tracks.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of West End, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of West End, 1953 Print
    1949 West End
    1953 Print · USGS
    Moore County at the close of the 1940s reveals a landscape of growing residential pockets and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through the West End settlement, local churches like McDonalds Chapel, and the historic Jackson Springs area.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Hoffman, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Hoffman, 1953 Print
    1949 Hoffman
    1953 Print · USGS
    Hoffman and the surrounding Sand Hills of Richmond County are captured here just after the war, showing the expansion of military and conservation lands. Researchers can trace the Seaboard Air Line railroad through the heart of town or locate rural landmarks like McNir Chapel and Watson Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Marston, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Marston, 1953 Print
    1949 Marston
    1953 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's Sandhills region is captured here just after the war, showing the rural crossroads of Richmond and Scotland counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Watson Cem, Livingston Cem, and several country churches including Good Hope Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1949 Map of Hamlet, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Hamlet, 1953 Print
    1949 Hamlet
    1953 Print · USGS
    Post-war Richmond County center on the major rail junction of Hamlet as the town expanded into new suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, from Beaverdam Ch and Clark Cem to the local Gibson Mill Pond.
  34. 1949 Map of Hamlet, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Hamlet, 1954 Print
    1949 Hamlet
    1954 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's Sandhills come alive in the late 1940s, centered on the busy rail hub of Hamlet and its sprawling network of tracks. Researchers can trace numerous local schools and cemeteries, from Sneads Grove School to the Tabernacle Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1949 Map of Jackson Springs, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Jackson Springs, 1954 Print
    1949 Jackson Springs
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Sandhills were undergoing a transition in the late 1940s as military footprints expanded alongside rural farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Camp Mackall and find local landmarks like the Morrison Training Sch and Jackson Springs.
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 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
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