1950s Maps of Watauga County, North Carolina

Explore 7 historic maps of Watauga County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Watauga County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Watauga County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Watauga County, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas

  3. 1959 Map of Zionville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Zionville, 1961 Print
    1959 Zionville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Sands, Pottertown, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Baldwin Gap, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Baldwin Gap, 1961 Print
    1959 Baldwin Gap
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Willen Gap, Osborn, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Boone, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Boone, 1962 Print
    1959 Boone
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Boone, Blowing Rock, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Elk Mills, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Elk Mills, 1962 Print
    1959 Elk Mills
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Buntontown, Dry Hill, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Globe, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Globe, 1962 Print
    1959 Globe
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock Estates, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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