1960s Maps of Rowan County, North Carolina

1. 1960 Map of Charlotte

   

   1960 Charlotte

   1960 Print · USGS

   Mid-century North Carolina and South Carolina meet in this 1960 survey of the Piedmont's industrial and textile heartland. Trace the growth of Charlotte alongside historic landmarks like Kings Mountain National Military Park and the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot.

   2 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1962 Map of Charlotte

   

   1962 Charlotte

   1962 Print · USGS

   The North Carolina Piedmont in the early sixties showcases a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Norman, locate the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot, or find family landmarks like Wesley Chapel and Brown & Norcott Mills.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1962 Map of Southmont, 1964 Print

   

   1962 Southmont

   1964 Print · USGS

   The Yadkin River valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape transformed by the waters of High Rock Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of riverside life through landmarks like Trading Ford, Southmont, and Rising Star Church.

   3 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1962 Map of Salisbury, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Salisbury

    1964 Print · USGS

    Salisbury and its rail corridors are shown here in the early sixties, as the city expanded around its historic colleges and industrial hubs. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like National Cem, Catawba College, and the old crossroads at Trading Ford.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1962 Map of Gold Hill, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Gold Hill

    1964 Print · USGS

    Rowan County in the early sixties remains a landscape of quiet crossroads and riverside communities along the Yadkin River. Genealogists can trace family names and community roots through landmarks like St Peters Cem, Gold Hill Ch, and the settlement at Agner.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1962 Map of Rockwell, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Rockwell

    1964 Print · USGS

    Rowan County and the Gold Hill region are shown in the early sixties during a period of active quarrying and rural growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Stone House and historic sites such as Organ Ch or Shupings Mill.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 1969 Map of Cooleemee, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Cooleemee

    1972 Print · USGS

    The river-and-rail landscape of the North Carolina Piedmont is captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Woodleaf, Jerusalem, and numerous country churches including Liberty Ch and Concord Ch.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1969 Map of Cool Springs, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Cool Springs

    1972 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Rowan, Iredell, and Davie counties are captured here in the late sixties as the landscape remained defined by small crossroads and river bends. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Moores Chapel, New Jerusalem Ch, and the settlement of Cool Springs.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 1969 Map of Shepherds, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Shepherds

    1972 Print · USGS

    Iredell and Rowan counties are captured here in the late sixties, just as the new shoreline of Lake Norman began to alter the rural landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the numerous country churches like Vanderburg Ch and St James Ch, or locate vanished school sites like Amity Sch.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 1969 Map of Mooresville, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Mooresville

    1972 Print · USGS

    Iredell County undergoes significant change in the late sixties as the waters of Lake Norman reach into the western valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Davidson College and find old landmarks like Centre Ch and Mt Mourne.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 1969 Map of Rowan Mills, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Rowan Mills

    1972 Print · USGS

    Western Rowan County in the late sixties shows a landscape of traditional crossroads and emerging industry along the Southern rail lines. Researchers can trace the rural layout of Barber, locate the Rowan County Airport, and find family landmarks like Mill Bridge and St Matthews Ch.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---