Old Maps of Porter, North Carolina

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Porter, 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

  2. 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

  3. 1957 Map of Albemarle, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Albemarle, 1958 Print
    1957 Albemarle
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Stanly County landscape in the mid-fifties is defined by the growing city of Albemarle and the newly formed reservoirs along the Yadkin River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bethel Ch, Goggins Mine, and the old Austins Mill.
    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

  5. 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.

  6. 1977 Map of Albemarle SW, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Albemarle SW, 1979 Print
    1977 Albemarle SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Albemarle in the late seventies show a landscape of growing urban borders and rural homesteads. Local researchers can trace the development of Albemarle, the small settlement at Porter, and the path of Long Creek.

  7. 1981 Map of Albemarle, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Albemarle, 1982 Print
    1981 Albemarle
    1982 Print · USGS
    Albemarle is shown as a bustling county seat in the early eighties, where the rail lines and textile history meet the rolling Piedmont. Genealogists can trace family names at Stanly Gardens Cem or visit rural landmarks like Bethesda Ch and Porter.

  8. 1985 Map of Charlotte, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Charlotte, 1986 Print
    1985 Charlotte
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region in the mid-eighties shows the rapid growth of the Charlotte metro area alongside established textile and college towns. Trace local heritage at the Reed Gold Mine or explore the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and Winston-Salem Southbound Railway.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1993 Map of Albemarle, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Albemarle, 1996 Print
    1993 Albemarle
    1996 Print · USGS
    The city of Albemarle expanded throughout the late twentieth century as shown in this detailed survey of its residential and industrial growth. Genealogists can trace family sites at Fairview Mem Park and Old Freedom Cem.

  10. 2022 Map of Albemarle, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Albemarle, 2022 Print
    2022 Albemarle
    2022 Print · USGS
    Albemarle and the surrounding Stanly County countryside are captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the historic county seat. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks, from the Stanly County Courthouse to rural sites like Bethesda Cem and Poplins Grove Church.

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