1900s (20th Century) Maps of Salisbury, North Carolina

Explore 11 historic maps of Salisbury from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Salisbury, NC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

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