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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Union County, North Carolina

Explore 38 historic maps of Union County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Union County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Union County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Union County, NC maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Charlotte
    1905 Map of Charlotte
    1905 Charlotte
    1905 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County at the start of the twentieth century shows a region connected by the early Southern Railway and a burgeoning city center. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McClintock Church, Pineville, and Shopton.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1907 Map of Charlotte
    1907 Map of Charlotte
    1907 Charlotte
    1907 Print · USGS
    Greater Charlotte was a bustling rail and textile corridor at the dawn of the twentieth century, bridging the two Carolinas. Genealogists can locate old family landmarks like Sutton School and Steel Creek Church or trace the early growth of Dilworth.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Charlotte
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg and its surrounding counties are captured here at a pivotal moment in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Charlotte or locate smaller rural landmarks like Alexanders Store, Wesley Chapel, and the community at Stallings.
  10. 1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Spartanburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    South Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions are shown here during the mid-century peak of the rail era. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Jackson Military Reservation and the industrial growth of hubs like Spartanburg and Rock Hill.
  13. 1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Charlotte
    1942 Print · USGS
    Charlotte and its surrounding Piedmont communities are captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern and Seaboard Air Line or locate family-named sites like Alexanders Store, Hoods Cross Road, and Wesley Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Wilgrove
    1949 Map of Wilgrove
    1949 Wilgrove
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County’s rural townships are documented here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Mint Hill, the Delta Air Base, or early educational sites like Clear Creek Sch and Bain High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Midland
    1949 Map of Midland
    1949 Midland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Midland and the surrounding Piedmont farm country are captured here in the late 1940s, just as rural electrification and improved roads were transforming the area. Local historians can trace old community hubs like the Midland Speedway, Emmanuel Cem, and the Rock Hill Sch.
  22. 1953 Map of Spartanburg, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Spartanburg, 1966 Print
    1953 Spartanburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes into focus through this survey of the Piedmont and the Sand Hills at a time of significant reservoir expansion. Researchers can trace the legacy of industrial transit and resource extraction from the Haile Gold Mine to the rail hubs of the Seaboard Air Line.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1960 Map of Spartanburg
    1960 Map of Spartanburg
    1960 Spartanburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Piedmont and North Carolina borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the region between Spartanburg and Columbia. Researchers can trace the Seaboard Air Line railroad and explore landmarks like Anderson Quarry, Lake Murray, and Mount Croghan.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 1963 Map of Spartanburg
    1963 Map of Spartanburg
    1963 Spartanburg
    1963 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes alive in this survey, showing the rail-linked corridor between the Upstate and the Midlands. Genealogists can trace family lands near old hubs like Union and Lancaster, or along the banks of the Broad River and Pee Dee River.
  43. 1964 Map of Spartanburg
    1964 Map of Spartanburg
    1964 Spartanburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes alive in this survey of the Piedmont and Upcountry, stretching from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Sandhills. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Monarch Mills, Glenn Springs, and the Southern Railway corridor.
  46. 1968 Map of Van Wyck, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Van Wyck, 1970 Print
    1968 Van Wyck
    1970 Print · USGS
    Upper Lancaster County comes into focus in the late sixties as the rail lines and river valleys shaped local life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like White Oak Ch, Fosters Crossroads, and the Andrew Jackson Memorial.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1968 Map of Catawba NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Catawba NE, 1970 Print
    1968 Catawba NE
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands north of Lancaster come into focus in the late sixties, showing a landscape of rural school districts and crossroads churches. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Indian Land High Sch, Steel Hill Ch, and along the Seaboard Coast Line.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1968 Map of Weddington, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Weddington, 1970 Print
    1968 Weddington
    1970 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Mecklenburg and Union counties are captured in the late sixties as suburban expansion begins to reach rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Providence Ch, Weddington, and the early development of Olde Providence.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1970 Map of Watson, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Watson, 1973 Print
    1970 Watson
    1973 Print · USGS
    Union County, North Carolina, is depicted here in the early seventies as a landscape of small farming communities and winding creeks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Shiloh Ch, Fairfield, and the Williams Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Marshville, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Marshville, 1973 Print
    1970 Marshville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern Piedmont at the start of the 1970s shows the transition from a rail-dependent economy to a highway-driven one. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Sturdivants Crossroads, Pine View Cem, and the rural Meltonville Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Wingate, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Wingate, 1973 Print
    1970 Wingate
    1973 Print · USGS
    Union County during the early 1970s shows the expansion of eastern MONROE and the growth of the Wingate College campus. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rock Rest, Allens Crossroads, or rural sites like Nicey Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1970 Map of Waxhaw, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Waxhaw, 1973 Print
    1970 Waxhaw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Union County, North Carolina, appears here in the early 1970s as a rural landscape shaped by the rail line and a dense network of creeks. Researchers can locate several community landmarks including Western Union School, Liberty Hill Church, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1970 Map of Olive Branch, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Olive Branch, 1973 Print
    1970 Olive Branch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Crossing the border between Union and Anson counties in the early seventies, this area shows a landscape defined by small farming communities and winding creek branches. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Baucoms Cem, Zion Crossroad Ch, and Rebel Hill.
  70. 1971 Map of Bakers, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Bakers, 1973 Print
    1971 Bakers
    1973 Print · USGS
    Union County's rural crossroads and emerging suburbs are documented here in the early 1970s as the area around Monroe began to expand. Researchers can locate specific family landmarks including Union Grove Ch, the SEABOARD COAST LINE railway, and Bentons Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1971 Map of Unity, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Unity, 1973 Print
    1971 Unity
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands in Lancaster and Union counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of rural settlements and branch-water farms. Genealogists can trace family footprints through community hubs like Unity, Sapps Crossroads, and Lingles Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available
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