1940s Maps of Rutherford County, North Carolina

Explore 2 historic maps of Rutherford County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Rutherford County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Rutherford County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Rutherford County, NC maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Bat Cave, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Bat Cave, 1957 Print
    1946 Bat Cave
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Rutherford County, including Bat Cave, Maxwell Mill, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Bat Cave
    1947 Map of Bat Cave
    1947 Bat Cave
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Rutherford County, including Bat Cave, Maxwell Mill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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