Old Maps of Madison, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 30 historic maps of Madison. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Madison.


Madison, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Greensboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia show a landscape defined by new reservoirs and old rail lines. Trace family roots and the changing river geography through Elon College, the John H Kerr Reservoir, and South Boston.

  3. 1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Greensboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia come alive in this mid-fifties study of a region defined by its rivers and rails. Researchers can trace the growing Buggs Island Lake or follow the paths of the Southern Ry and Seaboard Air Line RR through towns like Oxford and Reidsville.

  4. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway.

  5. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.

  6. 1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Greensboro
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the Virginia and North Carolina border comes alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by industry and new reservoirs. Trace the path of the Virginian RR or explore the early development of Greensboro and Durham.

  7. 1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Greensboro
    1966 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Virginia Piedmont thrives during the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of textile hubs and expanding river reservoirs. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway, find local landmarks like Elon College, or locate the extensive Camp Butner Military Reservation.

  8. 1971 Map of Ayersville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Ayersville, 1973 Print
    1971 Ayersville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Stokes and Rockingham counties are shown here in the early 1970s, as the rural landscape centered on the Dan River. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Ayersville, Dodgetown, and country churches like Oak Grove Ch or Wilson Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Mayodan, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Mayodan, 1974 Print
    1971 Mayodan
    1974 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail corridor of Rockingham County is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the riverfront towns of Madison and Mayodan. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Llewellyn Cem, Dan Valley Ch, and Stoneville Sch.

  10. 1971 Map of Ellisboro, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Ellisboro, 1974 Print
    1971 Ellisboro
    1974 Print · USGS
    Rockingham County in the early seventies was a landscape of quiet rural settlements and small-town hubs linked by the Dan River and the rail. Researchers can trace local roots through numerous country landmarks like Comers Chapel, Hayes Chapel, and the Woodland Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1984 Map of Greensboro
    1984 Map of Greensboro
    1984 Greensboro
    1984 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-eighties shows a region of growing urban centers and vital water resources. Local historians can trace the development of Greensboro, locate the Elon College campus, or explore the grounds of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

  12. 1984 Map of Winston-Salem, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Winston-Salem, 1985 Print
    1984 Winston-Salem
    1985 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the mid-1980s shows the growth of Winston-Salem and the busy rail corridors of the Southern Railway. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named lands and rural communities from Yadkinville to Mount Airy.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1996 Map of Ayersville, 2001 Print
    1996 Map of Ayersville, 2001 Print
    1996 Ayersville
    2001 Print · USGS
    Stokes and Rockingham Counties are shown in the mid-1990s as a landscape of rural crossroads and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Mt Hermon Ch, Prestonville, and the small community of Dodgetown.

  14. 1997 Map of Mayodan, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Mayodan, 2000 Print
    1997 Mayodan
    2000 Print · USGS
    Mayodan and Madison sit at the historic confluence of the Mayo and Dan Rivers in the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Llewellyn Cem and Glens Chapel or locate the old Norfolk and Western rail corridor.

  15. 1997 Map of Ellisboro, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Ellisboro, 2000 Print
    1997 Ellisboro
    2000 Print · USGS
    Southern Rockingham County in the late 1990s is captured here, showing the rural communities of Ellisboro and Intelligence near the Dan River. Genealogists can locate numerous landmarks including Kallam Grove Ch, Gideon Ch, and Woodland Cem.

  16. 2010 Map of Ayersville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ayersville, 2010 Print
    2010 Ayersville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Prestonville, Dillard, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Ellisboro, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ellisboro, 2010 Print
    2010 Ellisboro
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Summerfield, Stokesdale, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Mayodan, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mayodan, 2010 Print
    2010 Mayodan
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Mayodan, Stoneville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Ayersville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ayersville, 2013 Print
    2013 Ayersville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Prestonville, Dillard, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Mayodan, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mayodan, 2013 Print
    2013 Mayodan
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Mayodan, Stoneville, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Ellisboro, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ellisboro, 2013 Print
    2013 Ellisboro
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Summerfield, Stokesdale, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Ellisboro, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ellisboro, 2016 Print
    2016 Ellisboro
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Summerfield, Stokesdale, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Mayodan, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mayodan, 2016 Print
    2016 Mayodan
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Mayodan, Stoneville, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Ayersville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ayersville, 2016 Print
    2016 Ayersville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Prestonville, Dillard, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Ellisboro, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ellisboro, 2019 Print
    2019 Ellisboro
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Summerfield, Stokesdale, and other nearby areas

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