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Old Maps of Salisbury, North Carolina

Explore 32 old maps of Salisbury, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Salisbury, NC maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
    1893 Statesville
    1934 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-powered industry and rail-connected crossroads. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of named mills like Ketchies Mill and historic crossings like Cornelius Ferry or Beattie Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1960 Map of Charlotte
    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
  13. 1962 Map of Charlotte
    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.
  16. 1962 Map of Salisbury, 1964 Print
    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
  19. 1962 Map of Rockwell, 1964 Print
    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
  22. 1969 Map of Rowan Mills, 1972 Print
    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
  25. 1970 Map of China Grove, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of China Grove, 1972 Print
    1970 China Grove
    1972 Print · USGS
    Rowan and Cabarrus counties are captured here during a period of significant growth along the Southern railway corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the evolution of China Grove and Landis, or locate landmarks like Bostian Sch and Millers Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1977 Map of Rockwell, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Rockwell, 1979 Print
    1977 Rockwell
    1979 Print · USGS
    Rowan County in the late seventies is shown in remarkable aerial detail, from the granite-rich hills to the winding creek bottoms. Researchers can trace the layout of Rockwell, Granite Quarry, and the rural community near Shuping Mill.
  31. 1977 Map of Salisbury, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Salisbury, 1980 Print
    1977 Salisbury
    1980 Print · USGS
    Salisbury and its surrounding Rowan County communities are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey as the region's suburban footprint began to expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific properties and landmarks near Ellis Crossroads, Franklin, and the banks of the Yadkin River.
  34. 1985 Map of Salisbury, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Salisbury, 1986 Print
    1985 Salisbury
    1986 Print · USGS
    North Carolina’s industrial Piedmont region comes into focus during the mid-eighties as textile and rail towns expanded. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Davidson College and Boones Cave State Park or trace the Southern Railway through Lexington and Salisbury.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 2010 Map of Rowan Mills, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rowan Mills, 2010 Print
    2010 Rowan Mills
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Westcliff, Woodbridge Run, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of China Grove, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of China Grove, 2010 Print
    2010 China Grove
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Kannapolis, China Grove, and other nearby areas
  43. 2010 Map of Rockwell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rockwell, 2010 Print
    2010 Rockwell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and other nearby areas
  46. 2010 Map of Salisbury, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Salisbury, 2010 Print
    2010 Salisbury
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Spencer, Granite Quarry, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Rockwell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rockwell, 2013 Print
    2013 Rockwell
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Rowan Mills, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rowan Mills, 2013 Print
    2013 Rowan Mills
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Westcliff, Woodbridge Run, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of China Grove, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of China Grove, 2013 Print
    2013 China Grove
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Kannapolis, China Grove, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Salisbury, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Salisbury, 2013 Print
    2013 Salisbury
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Spencer, Granite Quarry, and other nearby areas
  61. 2016 Map of Rockwell, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rockwell, 2016 Print
    2016 Rockwell
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and other nearby areas
  64. 2016 Map of Salisbury, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Salisbury, 2016 Print
    2016 Salisbury
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Spencer, Granite Quarry, and other nearby areas
  67. 2016 Map of China Grove, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of China Grove, 2016 Print
    2016 China Grove
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Kannapolis, China Grove, and other nearby areas
  70. 2016 Map of Rowan Mills, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rowan Mills, 2016 Print
    2016 Rowan Mills
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Westcliff, Woodbridge Run, and other nearby areas
  73. 2019 Map of Rockwell, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rockwell, 2019 Print
    2019 Rockwell
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Salisbury, including Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and other nearby areas
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