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1960s Maps of Rutherford County, North Carolina

Explore 11 historic maps of Rutherford County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Rutherford County, NC maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Knoxville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians come alive in the 1950s, showing the intersection of new national park tourism and deep-rooted mountain industry. Trace old rail lines like the Clinchfield RR and find high-altitude landmarks from Mt Le Conte to the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 1962 Map of Glenwood, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Glenwood, 1964 Print
    1962 Glenwood
    1964 Print · USGS
    The McDowell and Rutherford county line area was a rugged landscape of rail-and-river transport in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Thermal City, Brackettown Cem, and old country churches like Laurel Hill Ch.
  13. 1962 Map of Dysartsville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Dysartsville, 1964 Print
    1962 Dysartsville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the South Mountains come alive in the early sixties, showing where Burke, McDowell, and Rutherford counties meet. Genealogists can locate family names and sites like Logans Store, Fortune Cem, and Missionary Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1962 Map of Marion, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Marion, 1964 Print
    1962 Marion
    1964 Print · USGS
    McDowell County life in the early sixties centers on the rail junction at Marion and the rising peaks of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through Carson Chapel, Zion Hill Cem, and the old Pleasant Gardens School.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Knoxville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and Great Smokies are captured here during the mid-sixties, showing the rugged borderlands of Tennessee and North Carolina. Researchers can trace historic mountain routes like U S 441, the expanse of Pisgah National Forest, and the growing footprints of Asheville and Knoxville.
  22. 1965 Map of Sunshine, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Sunshine, 1967 Print
    1965 Sunshine
    1967 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of ridge-top churches and small creek-side settlements between the South Mountains and Cherry Mountain. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like the Adkins Mine, Washburn, and Mt Lebanon Ch.
  25. 1966 Map of Rutherfordton North, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Rutherfordton North, 1968 Print
    1966 Rutherfordton North
    1968 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County's rural heartland is captured here in the mid-sixties as small communities like Gilkey and Union Mills maintained their distinct identities. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites including Round Hill Sch, Brittain Ch, and Liberty Hill Cem.
  28. 1966 Map of Forest City, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Forest City, 1968 Print
    1966 Forest City
    1968 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, Rutherford County was a thriving network of mill towns and busy rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Forest City and find rural details like Sandy Mush, Alexander Mills, and the Zion Hill Ch.
  31. 1966 Map of Rutherfordton South, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Rutherfordton South, 1968 Print
    1966 Rutherfordton South
    1968 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County in the mid-sixties shows the industrial hubs of Spindale and Rutherfordton linked by the Southern Railway. Researchers can locate dozens of rural landmarks like Kistlers Chapel, Washburn Bridge, and New Hope Sch.
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