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2000s (21st Century) Maps of Rutherford County, North Carolina

Explore 97 historic maps of Rutherford County from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Rutherford County, NC maps

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  1. 2002 Map of Glenwood, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Glenwood, 2003 Print
    2002 Glenwood
    2003 Print · USGS
    The McDowell and Rutherford County line comes into focus in this early 2000s survey, capturing the rural landscape between Glenwood and Thermal City. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Brackettown Cemetery and Vein Mtn Church along the Second Broad River.
  4. 2002 Map of Sunshine, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Sunshine, 2003 Print
    2002 Sunshine
    2003 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the start of the new millennium remains a landscape of high ridges and quiet hollows. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous upland landmarks like Adkins Mine, Mt View Ch, and the small settlement of Sunshine.
  7. 2002 Map of Forest City, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Forest City, 2003 Print
    2002 Forest City
    2003 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rural landscapes of Rutherford County come alive in the early 2000s as the textile corridor transitions. Researchers can trace family roots at Smith Grove Ch Cem, locate the old Drive-in Theater, or explore the heritage of Alexander Mills.
  10. 2002 Map of Polkville, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Polkville, 2003 Print
    2002 Polkville
    2003 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Cleveland and Rutherford counties appear here at the start of the twenty-first century as a landscape of established family farms and rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Lattimore Cem, White Oak Springs Ch, and the small community of Polkville.
  13. 2002 Map of Dysartsville, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Dysartsville, 2003 Print
    2002 Dysartsville
    2003 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the South Mountains in the early 2000s are revealed here at the junction of Burke, McDowell, and Rutherford counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Fortune Cem and rural centers such as Golden Valley Ch and Dysartsville.
  16. 2002 Map of Rutherfordton North, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Rutherfordton North, 2003 Print
    2002 Rutherfordton North
    2003 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the dawn of the millennium shows a landscape where Piedmont tradition meets modern infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous country landmarks like Brittain Ch, Union Mills, and the Gold Hill Cem.
  19. 2002 Map of Boiling Springs North, 2003 Print
    2002 Map of Boiling Springs North, 2003 Print
    2002 Boiling Springs North
    2003 Print · USGS
    Cleveland and Rutherford Counties are documented here at the opening of the millennium, showing a landscape shaped by rural crossroads and small-town growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks such as the Beam Cem, the McKinney Mill Bridge, and old community centers like Mooresboro.
  22. 2010 Map of Boiling Springs North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Boiling Springs North, 2010 Print
    2010 Boiling Springs North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County at the start of the 2010s reveals a network of rural townships and family landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Mooresboro, locate the Lattimore Cemetery, or find historical crossings like Rock Ford.
  25. 2010 Map of Dysartsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dysartsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Dysartsville
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee River and NC & ST L RY define this 1950s-era landscape of rural Tennessee. Researchers can pinpoint historic community hubs like Camden, Eva Sch, and Mt Carmel Cem while exploring mid-century property lines.
  28. 2010 Map of Polkville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Polkville, 2010 Print
    2010 Polkville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Cleveland County's rural foothills and the settlement of Polkville appear in high detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land and landmarks like Jack Moore Mountain, New House, and the Lattimore Cemetery.
  31. 2010 Map of Sunshine, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sunshine, 2010 Print
    2010 Sunshine
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the start of the 21st century remains a landscape of high ridges and rural church communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mount Lebanon Cemetery, the Adkins Mine, and the historic crossroad at Sunshine.
  34. 2010 Map of Glenwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Glenwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Glenwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains are seen here in the early 2000s, where the Second Broad River meets a network of country roads and ridges. Genealogists can locate several family and community burial sites, including Brackettown Cemetery and Piney Cemetery.
  37. 2010 Map of Rutherfordton North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rutherfordton North, 2010 Print
    2010 Rutherfordton North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the dawn of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of enduring rural settlements and modern aviation. Genealogists can trace family names through Gold Hill Cemetery or Centennial Cemetery and locate homes near Union Mills and Gilkey.
  40. 2010 Map of Lake Lure, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Lure, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Lure
    2010 Print · USGS
    Lake Lure and the surrounding mountain ridges are shown here in the early twenty-first century as they matured into a major recreational and residential hub. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside sites like Camp Lurecrest, identify the placement of Lake Lure Dam, and locate mountain peaks such as Rumbling Bald Mountain.
  43. 2010 Map of Bat Cave, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bat Cave, 2010 Print
    2010 Bat Cave
    2010 Print · USGS
    Henderson County mountain communities are captured in this recent survey, showing the landscape of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Edneyville Cemetery, the old Maxwell Mill, and the namesake village of Bat Cave.
  46. 2010 Map of Sugar Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sugar Hill, 2010 Print
    2010 Sugar Hill
    2010 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina foothills near Whitehouse and Sugar Hill are shown here in the years following the millennium. Genealogists and hikers can trace family names across Morgan Mountain, locate the Lawing Cemetery, or follow the banks of the Second Broad River.
  49. 2010 Map of Pea Ridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pea Ridge, 2010 Print
    2010 Pea Ridge
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Polk County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Pea Ridge. Researchers can trace old family land through landmarks like Walker Cemetery and historic river crossings including Twitty Bridge and Cox Bridge.
  52. 2010 Map of Benn Knob, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Benn Knob, 2010 Print
    2010 Benn Knob
    2010 Print · USGS
    The South Mountains of North Carolina come into sharp focus in this 2010 survey of the rugged ridges near Casar. Researchers can trace the rural landscape from the Horse Ridge Lookout Tower to the settlement at New Home and the waters of the First Broad River.
  55. 2010 Map of Forest City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Forest City, 2010 Print
    2010 Forest City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape defined by its textile heritage and the Second Broad River. Trace the industrial corridor through Caroleen, Henrietta, and Alexander Mills, or locate family sites at Cool Springs Cemetery and the Bostic Post Office.
  58. 2010 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2010 Print
    2010 Rutherfordton South
    2010 Print · USGS
    The manufacturing and academic landscape of Rutherford County is on full display here in the early twenty-first century. Local historians can trace the foundations of Spindale and Rutherfordton, locating landmarks like Stonecutter Mill, Kistlers Chapel Cemetery, and Washburn Bridge.
  61. 2010 Map of Shingle Hollow, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shingle Hollow, 2010 Print
    2010 Shingle Hollow
    2010 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of high ridges and deep river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Miller-Twitty Cemetery and Whiteside Bridge or follow the waters of the Broad River.
  64. 2011 Map of Moffitt Hill, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Moffitt Hill, 2011 Print
    2011 Moffitt Hill
    2011 Print · USGS
    The McDowell County highlands come into focus in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the network of gaps and coves that shaped local life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pine Cove Cemetery, tracing the roads between Lackey Town, Davistown, and the Catawba River.
  67. 2011 Map of Boiling Springs South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Boiling Springs South, 2011 Print
    2011 Boiling Springs South
    2011 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina-South Carolina border region comes into focus here just after the millennium, centered on the Broad River corridor. Genealogists can trace family heritage through dozens of local sites, including CampsCreek Cemetery, Sarratt Cemetery, and the community of Maud.
  70. 2011 Map of Fingerville East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fingerville East, 2011 Print
    2011 Fingerville East
    2011 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina-North Carolina border country comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural communities of Cooley Springs and Brooklyn. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like the Gethsemane Cemetery and Robbins Cemetery.
  73. 2011 Map of Chesnee, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chesnee, 2011 Print
    2011 Chesnee
    2011 Print · USGS
    Chesnee and the Carolina borderlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the Broad River and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace numerous family sites like the Byars Cemetery, Johnson Cemetery, and Goodes Creek Church.
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