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Old Maps of Forest City, North Carolina

Explore 21 old maps of Forest City, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Forest City, 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Map of Gastonia
    1986 Gastonia
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Carolina Piedmont in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by Revolutionary War history and the textile industry. Trace the footprints of early battles at Kings Mountain National Military Park and locate depots along the Southern Railway in Shelby and Gastonia.
  22. 1991 Map of Gastonia
    1991 Map of Gastonia
    1991 Gastonia
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the North Carolina and South Carolina border shows a bustling industrial and transit corridor in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Gastonia and Shelby or explore the grounds of Kings Mountain National Military Park and Lake Wylie.
  25. 1993 Map of Rutherfordton South, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Rutherfordton South, 1996 Print
    1993 Rutherfordton South
    1996 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County in the mid-1990s shows a landscape of industrial towns and rural family settlements connected by the Southern Railway. Genealogists can trace roots through numerous rural landmarks like Holly Springs Ch, Danieltown, and Oakland Sch.
  28. 1993 Map of Forest City, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Forest City, 1996 Print
    1993 Forest City
    1996 Print · USGS
    Rutherford County's industrial and rail corridors are captured here in the 1990s, centered on the Second Broad River valley. Local historians can trace the development of textile towns like Caroleen and Henrietta or locate rural landmarks like Sandy Mush.
  31. 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.
  34. 2010 Map of Forest City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Forest City, 2010 Print
    2010 Forest City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Ellenboro, Bostic, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2010 Print
    2010 Rutherfordton South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Rutherfordton, Spindale, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2013 Print
    2013 Rutherfordton South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Rutherfordton, Spindale, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Forest City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Forest City, 2013 Print
    2013 Forest City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Ellenboro, Bostic, and other nearby areas
  46. 2016 Map of Forest City, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Forest City, 2016 Print
    2016 Forest City
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Ellenboro, Bostic, and other nearby areas
  49. 2016 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2016 Print
    2016 Rutherfordton South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Rutherfordton, Spindale, and other nearby areas
  52. 2019 Map of Forest City, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Forest City, 2019 Print
    2019 Forest City
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Ellenboro, Bostic, and other nearby areas
  55. 2019 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2019 Print
    2019 Rutherfordton South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Forest City, including Rutherfordton, Spindale, and other nearby areas
  58. 2022 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rutherfordton South, 2022 Print
    2022 Rutherfordton South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Rutherfordton and Forest City area comes into clear focus in this modern era, showing the growth of the Piedmont corridor. Family researchers can trace dozens of sites including Adaville Baptist Church Cem, Frog Level, and the Rutherford County Courthouse.
  61. 2022 Map of Forest City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Forest City, 2022 Print
    2022 Forest City
    2022 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina piedmont comes to life in this survey of Rutherford County’s mill towns and rural settlements. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Bethel Baptist Church Graveyard or the old textile hubs of Alexander Mills and Caroleen.
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