Old Maps of Salisbury, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 2010 Map of Rowan Mills, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Rowan Mills

    2010 Print · USGS

    The western outskirts of Salisbury come into sharp focus during this era of suburban growth and aviation development. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family-named tracts and neighborhoods like Watson Village, Rowan Mills, and Milford Hills.

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40. 2010 Map of China Grove, 2010 Print

    

    2010 China Grove

    2010 Print · USGS

    The corridor between China Grove and Landis is captured here during a period of steady North Carolina growth. Researchers can trace family sites near Green Lawn Cemetery, explore the terrain around Mount Girl- Bradley Field, or locate the historic China Grove Airport.

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43. 2010 Map of Rockwell, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Rockwell

    2010 Print · USGS

    Rowan County at the turn of the 21st century reveals a landscape of established quarry towns and quiet rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Antioch Cemetery, the historic Old Stone House, and the namesake village of Rockwell.

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46. 2010 Map of Salisbury, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Salisbury

    2010 Print · USGS

    Salisbury and the banks of the Yadkin River are captured here during a period of modern suburban expansion and industrial transition. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites from Old English Cemetery to Shiloh Cemetery, alongside landmarks like Beards Bridge.

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49. 2013 Map of Rockwell, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Rockwell

    2013 Print · USGS

    Rowan County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing communities and deep-rooted industrial sites. Researchers can trace the layout of Granite Quarry, locate the Old Stone House, and find family-named landmarks along Second Creek and Shupings Mill.

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52. 2013 Map of Rowan Mills, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Rowan Mills

    2013 Print · USGS

    Rowan County's western fringes come into focus in the early 2010s, showing the suburban expansion around the historic Rowan Mills area. Genealogists and locals can trace family names across Watson Village, the Rowan County Airport, and the Milford Hills community.

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55. 2013 Map of China Grove, 2013 Print

    

    2013 China Grove

    2013 Print · USGS

    Rowan County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of growing towns and small-town airfields connected by the southern rail corridor. Trace local landmarks like Sloop Airport, the waters of Lake Corriher, and the neighborhoods of China Grove and Landis.

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58. 2013 Map of Salisbury, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Salisbury

    2013 Print · USGS

    The suburbs of Rowan County are captured here just after the turn of the millennium, centered on the thriving rail and river communities east of the Yadkin River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Spencer, East Spencer, and the historical crossing at Trading Ford.

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61. 2016 Map of Rockwell, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Rockwell

    2016 Print · USGS

    Rowan County at the midpoint of the twenty-tens reveals a landscape of enduring small towns and granite-rich terrain south of Salisbury. Researchers can trace local lineage through sites like Wittenberg Cem and explore old centers like Faith and Shupings Mill.

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64. 2016 Map of Salisbury, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Salisbury

    2016 Print · USGS

    Salisbury and its surrounding Rowan County communities are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a well-established network of colleges and cemeteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Old English Cem and Dixonville Cem, or locate the campuses of Catawba Coll and Livingstone Coll.

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67. 2016 Map of China Grove, 2016 Print

    

    2016 China Grove

    2016 Print · USGS

    The Piedmont's growth is on full display in the mid-2010s as the suburbs of Rowan and Cabarrus counties expand. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at China Grove Cemetery or locate regional landmarks like Sloop Airport and Lake Corriher.

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70. 2016 Map of Rowan Mills, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Rowan Mills

    2016 Print · USGS

    Rowan County at the mid-point of the 2010s shows a landscape of established communities and complex Piedmont drainage. Researchers can trace the development of Rowan Mills and Franklin or locate features like Fiber Lake and Grants Cr.

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73. 2019 Map of Rockwell, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Rockwell

    2019 Print · USGS

    Rowan County at the end of the 2010s reveals a unique mix of industrial quarry towns and deep-rooted rural settlements. Researchers can trace the heritage of Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and Faith, alongside local landmarks like Shupings Mill and Dunn Mtn.

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