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Old Maps of Anderson County, South Carolina

Explore 65 old maps of Anderson County, spanning from 1888 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Anderson County, SC maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Pickens
    1888 Map of Pickens
    1888 Pickens
    1888 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Piedmont comes alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the rural communities of Pickens and Anderson. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sutton's Mill, Six Mile Church, and river crossings at Cherry's Ferry.
  4. 1892 Map of Abbeville
    1892 Map of Abbeville
    1892 Abbeville
    1892 Print · USGS
    South Carolina’s Upstate during the late 1800s reveals a landscape defined by critical river crossings and the arrival of the steam era. Genealogists can trace family roots through localized sites like Smith Ferry, Maddox Mill, and the bustling rail hub of Greenwood.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1893 Map of Elberton
    1893 Map of Elberton
    1893 Elberton
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Georgia-South Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1890s, centering on the river-and-rail economy of the Savannah Valley. Genealogists can trace family names and early community hubs through Browns Ferry, Coldwater Church, and Ruckersville.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1894 Map of Pickens
    1894 Map of Pickens
    1894 Pickens
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northwest South Carolina in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-driven industry and emerging rail lines. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through family landmarks like Watson Mill, the community at Old Pickens, and the rural New Hope Church.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1935 Map of Greenville
    1935 Map of Greenville
    1935 Greenville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Greenville and its surrounding Piedmont communities are shown in detail during the mid-1930s as the textile and rail economy expanded. Researchers can find numerous local landmarks like Chick Springs, the Judson Cemetery, and Travelers Rest.
  16. 1938 Map of Greenville
    1938 Map of Greenville
    1938 Greenville
    1938 Print · USGS
    Greenville and its surrounding textile communities thrive in the mid-1930s as a major Piedmont industrial and rail hub. Researchers can locate numerous rural landmarks like the Rosenwald Sch, trace the Southern RR, or find family sites near Saluda Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of La France, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of La France, 1964 Print
    1950 La France
    1964 Print · USGS
    Anderson County's rural communities and river crossings are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Holly Springs Ch, Portman Dam, and the Blue Ridge RR.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of La France
    1951 Map of La France
    1951 La France
    1951 Print · USGS
    Anderson County in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of tight-knit rural communities and vital river crossings. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous sites like Sandy Springs, Asbury Clark Memorial Ch, and Earles Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Clemson, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Clemson, 1952 Print
    1951 Clemson
    1952 Print · USGS
    The foothills of South Carolina come to life in the early fifties, centered on the growing campus of Clemson Agricultural College. Researchers can trace the Southern rail line through Central or locate family landmarks like Lawrence Chapel and Mt Zion Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Greenville, 1965 Print
    1954 Greenville
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upstate and Northeast Georgia are captured here during a decade of massive transformation as new reservoirs reshaped the Piedmont. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Brasstown Bald or locate old community centers like Demorest, Westminster, and Royston.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Greenville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Greenville, 1958 Print
    1957 Greenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Greenville in the late fifties is a thriving textile and education center surrounded by growing suburbs and military activity. Researchers can locate historic mill communities like Monaghan, the Furman University (Womens College), and the sprawling Donaldson Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Anderson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Anderson, 1958 Print
    1957 Anderson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Upstate South Carolina during the late fifties centers on the growth of Anderson and its surrounding textile and agricultural communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McElmoyle Sch, Willis Chapel, and Sandy Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Easley, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Easley, 1958 Print
    1957 Easley
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the textile and rail corridor between Easley and Liberty hummed with Piedmont industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like Bruce-Hagood Cem, Dacusville, and the historic Pickensville settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Williamston, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Williamston, 1958 Print
    1957 Williamston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes into focus as textile towns and military installations expand across the Piedmont landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like McKelvey Crossroads, Standing Springs Ch, and Traynham Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Greenville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Greenville, 1959 Print
    1957 Greenville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Greenville and its industrial suburbs are captured during a period of rapid mid-century expansion and military prominence. Genealogists and historians can locate established mill communities like Monaghan, the sprawling Donaldson Air Force Base, and the campuses of Furman University and Bob Jones University.
  46. 1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Map of Greenville
    1958 Greenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills come alive in this mid-century survey of the Upstate and Northeast Georgia. Trace the regional rail-and-river economy through the Southern Railway corridors and early reservoir developments like Lake Sidney Lanier.
  49. 1958 Map of Fair Play, 1963 Print
    1958 Map of Fair Play, 1963 Print
    1958 Fair Play
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Oconee and Anderson county border is captured here during the late fifties as the rising waters of the Hartwell Reservoir began to alter the landscape. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Old Hephzibah Ch, Fork Sch, and the rural community at Earles Grove.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Hartwell Dam, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hartwell Dam, 1961 Print
    1959 Hartwell Dam
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River borderlands are captured here during the late fifties as the new Hartwell Dam began to reshape the valley. Genealogists can locate numerous country churches like Cokesbury Ch and Sardis Ch, or trace the old roads around Montevideo.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Hartwell NE, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hartwell NE, 1961 Print
    1959 Hartwell NE
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the rising Hartwell Reservoir began to reshape the borderlands of Anderson County. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape of Andersonville and Holland Store, or locate legacy sites like Evergreen Ch and New Hope Ch before they were altered by the new shoreline.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Reed Creek, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Reed Creek, 1963 Print
    1960 Reed Creek
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina border is caught in a moment of transition during the 1960s as the Hartwell Reservoir fills the valley. Researchers can trace old family landmarks and rural congregations like Sharon Ch, Cleveland Cem, and the community of Maretts.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Iva
    1964 Map of Iva
    1964 Iva
    1964 Print · USGS
    Upper South Carolina in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of railroad towns and country congregations along the Georgia border. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Goodhope Cem, Barnes Station, and Pleasant Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1964 Map of Antreville, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Antreville, 1965 Print
    1964 Antreville
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Abbeville and Anderson counties is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the winding waters of Secession Lake. Genealogists can locate numerous landmarks including the Antreville School, Hall-Cromer Cem, and Shiloh Ch.
  67. 1964 Map of Lowndesville, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Lowndesville, 1965 Print
    1964 Lowndesville
    1965 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and Georgia borderlands near the Savannah River are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Old McCalla Cemetery, Smyrna Church, and the Atlantic Coast Line rail corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1964 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 1965 Print
    1964 Saylors Crossroads
    1965 Print · USGS
    Anderson County's rural heartland is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape shaped by the Rocky River and the waters of Broadway Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Saylors Crossroads or locate rural landmarks like New Mount Pleasant Ch and McFall Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1964 Map of Anderson South, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Anderson South, 1965 Print
    1964 Anderson South
    1965 Print · USGS
    The southern fringes of ANDERSON and the surrounding Piedmont countryside are captured in the early sixties as suburban growth met traditional rural life. Researchers can trace family sites near Silverbrook Cemetery or follow the rails to historic stops like Deans and Starr.
    3 unique versions available
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