Old Maps of Surry County, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration
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Surry County, NC maps
(119)- 1889 Map of Hillsville
1889 Hillsville1889 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge Highlands and the upper New River valley are captured in the late 1880s, showcasing a landscape of iron furnaces and mountain gaps. Trace early industrial sites like Boom Furnace and Lead Mines, or locate ancestral homesteads near Hillsville and Old Town. - 1891 Map of Yadkinville, 1964 Print
1891 Yadkinville1964 Print · USGSSurry and Yadkin counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the river-and-rail economy began to reshape the Piedmont. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early crossings like Kapps Mill, Poindexter Ferry, and Cross Roads Church. - 1892 Map of Hillsville
1892 Hillsville1892 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of iron furnaces and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace old family mills and ferries like Pedegos Mill, Howards Ferry, and the early settlement at Old Town. - 1893 Map of Yadkinville, 1944 Print
1893 Yadkinville1944 Print · USGSNorthwest North Carolina at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of river-dependent commerce and mountain ridges. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of Kapps Mill, locate remote river crossings like Douglass Ford, and follow the progress of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad. - 1896 Map of Hillsville
1896 Hillsville1896 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge Highlands and New River corridor appear here in the 1890s, when iron furnaces and river ferries dictated the pace of local life. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Hillsville, the Lead Mines, and historic river crossings like Jackson Ferry.7 unique versions available - 1928 Map of Stuart
1928 Stuart1928 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge foothills of the late twenties are captured here as a network of mountain settlements and river-powered industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Greaseys Chapel, Stonewall Jackson School, and Carters Mill.2 unique versions available - 1931 Map of Stuart
1931 Stuart1931 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge plateau meets the Piedmont in the late 1920s, showing a landscape of mountain farming and river-driven milling. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Meadows of Dan, Stonewall Jackson Sch, and Three Forks Mill.3 unique versions available - 1931 Map of Galax
1931 Galax1931 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia and North Carolina come into focus during the early 1930s as the rail-and-river economy develops. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Bishop Cem, McKnights Mill, and the early river crossings at Blair Ferry. - 1933 Map of Galax
1933 Galax1933 Print · USGSCarroll County and the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands are captured in the early 1930s, showing a landscape defined by river ferries and rail spurs. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Pipers Gap PO, Lambsburg, and the Dixon Ferry crossing on the New River.3 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
1953 Winston-Salem1974 Print · USGSThe North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
1955 Winston-Salem1955 Print · USGSThe Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway. - 1957 Map of Mount Airy, 1959 Print
1957 Mount Airy1959 Print · USGSThe foothills and ridges of the Blue Ridge border in the late fifties show a landscape of mountain hamlets and growing textile-era towns. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Webb Ch, Bobbitt Knob, and rural schools from Sunnyside Sch to Elk Spur Sch.2 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
1962 Winston-Salem1962 Print · USGSThe North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain. - 1964 Map of Pinnacle, 1965 Print
1964 Pinnacle1965 Print · USGSStokes County at the mid-century shows a landscape defined by the towering Pilot Mountain and the Southern railroad. Trace family roots and local history at Pinnacle, Mt Moriah Ch, and the Wall Cem.4 unique versions available - 1964 Map of Pilot Mountain, 1965 Print
1964 Pilot Mountain1965 Print · USGSSurry and Stokes counties meet here in the mid-sixties, anchored by the railroad town of Pilot Mountain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lines through dozens of small cemeteries like Inman Cem and Durham Cem or visit rural landmarks like Westfield Ch.3 unique versions available - 1965 Map of Lambsburg, 1968 Print
1965 Lambsburg1968 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge mountain border between Virginia and North Carolina is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of high ridges and deep gaps. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Lambsburg and Lowgap, or locate rural landmarks like Blue Ridge Mill and Chestnut Grove Ch.3 unique versions available - 1965 Map of Cumberland Knob, 1968 Print
1965 Cumberland Knob1968 Print · USGSThe Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the mid-sixties, centered on the Cumberland Knob Recreation Area. Researchers can trace old family sites and mountain settlements like Edmonds, Delhart, and Ennice alongside McKnights Mill and Savannah Cem.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Vienna, 1970 Print
1968 Vienna1970 Print · USGSThe Yadkin River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape of rural congregations and small river-adjacent communities. Researchers can locate family landmarks like New Bethel Cem Ch or trace the early paths of the Southern railroad and the local Drag Strip.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Claudville, 1971 Print
1968 Claudville1971 Print · USGSThe Virginia-North Carolina borderlands near Patrick County are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Dan River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hatcher Cem, Joyce Mill, and Carters Mill.3 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Cana, 1971 Print
1968 Cana1971 Print · USGSThe Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in this late-sixties survey of the Piedmont foothills. Researchers can trace numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, from Mt View Ch and Sandy Ridge School to the communities of Cana and Toast.3 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Mount Airy North, 1971 Print
1968 Mount Airy North1971 Print · USGSThe foothills of the Blue Ridge along the Virginia and North Carolina border come into focus in this late 1960s survey. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous mountain congregations like Ararat Ch, Willis Gap Ch, and Hunter Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Siloam, 1973 Print
1970 Siloam1973 Print · USGSSurry County and Yadkin County are shown here in the early seventies, centered on the river-bend communities and the busy rail corridor. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the many cemeteries and country churches like Pine Hill Ch and Stanford Ch near the banks of the Ararat River. - 1970 Map of Copeland, 1973 Print
1970 Copeland1973 Print · USGSSurry County and the northern banks of the Yadkin River are captured here during the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography of settlements like Rockford and Crutchfield or locate country landmarks such as Bear Creek Ch and Level Cross.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Mount Airy South, 1973 Print
1970 Mount Airy South1973 Print · USGSThe area south of Mount Airy comes alive in this 1970s survey, showing the expansion of settlements like Bannertown and Toast along the Ararat River. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous country landmarks, including Black Water Cem, Ash Hill, and Whitakers Chapel.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Thurmond, 1973 Print
1971 Thurmond1973 Print · USGSWilkes and Surry counties meet along these wooded ridges during the early seventies, showing a landscape of tightly-knit rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mining Ridge, Carter Falls, and numerous country churches like Roaring Gap Ch.
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