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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.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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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
    The 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
  4. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  7. 1959 Map of Zionville, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Zionville, 1961 Print
    1959 Zionville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of North Carolina and Tennessee come alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape of high peaks and isolated creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace old family roots at Winbarger Mill, Pottertown (Tamarack PO), and the Maine Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1959 Map of Baldwin Gap, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Baldwin Gap, 1961 Print
    1959 Baldwin Gap
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high borderlands of the Tennessee-North Carolina line come alive in the late fifties, following the high ridges of Stone Mountain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites like Graybeal Cem and McEwen Cem or locate the rural Forge Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Boone, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Boone, 1962 Print
    1959 Boone
    1962 Print · USGS
    Watauga County at the end of the fifties reveals a growing mountain landscape centered on the college town of Boone. Genealogists and historians can trace family cemeteries like Adams Cem and Vannoy Cem or explore early recreation sites at Chetola Lake and Camp Sky Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Elk Mills, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Elk Mills, 1962 Print
    1959 Elk Mills
    1962 Print · USGS
    High-country settlements in Johnson and Carter Counties are shown in the late fifties as Watauga Lake reshapes the landscape. Trace family sites like Elk Mills, the Dry Run Sch, and the Crosswhite Cem along the steep mountain ridges.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Globe, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Globe, 1962 Print
    1959 Globe
    1962 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County's mountain coves and the Pisgah National Forest are meticulously detailed during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land and landmarks like Globe Cemetery, Bailey Camp Church, and the Rocky Knob Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available
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