Old Maps of Anderson, South Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Anderson with 33 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Anderson has changed over the decades.


Anderson, 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1979 Map of Abbeville, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Abbeville, 1980 Print
    1979 Abbeville
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and Georgia borderlands are captured here during a period of significant hydroelectric development and regional growth. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Seaboard Coast Line and landmarks like Hartwell Dam or the Silk Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Belton West
    1983 Map of Belton West
    1983 Belton West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rail junctions and river valleys of Anderson County are captured here in the early 1980s as the suburbs of ANDERSON expanded toward Belton. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, the Drive-In Theatre, and numerous rural houses of worship including Hopewell Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1983 Map of Anderson North
    1983 Map of Anderson North
    1983 Anderson North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Anderson's northern expansion and the winding reaches of the Savannah River basin are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace local genealogy and landmarks through Mountain Springs Ch, Oaklawn Cem, and the grounds of Anderson College.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Greenville
    1984 Map of Greenville
    1984 Greenville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Upstate undergoes rapid suburban growth in the mid-eighties as modern interstates begin to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Greenville and Northern Railway and locate local landmarks such as Clemson University and Paris Mountain State Park.

  13. 1991 Map of Greenville
    1991 Map of Greenville
    1991 Greenville
    1991 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Upstate was a landscape of rapid growth and engineering in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the expansion of Greenville and Spartanburg, find Clemson University, or study the massive reservoirs of Hartwell Lake and Lake Keowee.

  14. 2011 Map of Anderson North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Anderson North, 2011 Print
    2011 Anderson North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Anderson Village, New Prospect Estates, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Anderson South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Anderson South, 2011 Print
    2011 Anderson South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Starr, Greenbriar, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 2011 Print
    2011 Saylors Crossroads
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Meadow Brook, Broadview Estates, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Belton West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Belton West, 2011 Print
    2011 Belton West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Belton, Williamston, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 2014 Print
    2014 Saylors Crossroads
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Meadow Brook, Broadview Estates, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Anderson South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Anderson South, 2014 Print
    2014 Anderson South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Starr, Greenbriar, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Anderson North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Anderson North, 2014 Print
    2014 Anderson North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Anderson Village, New Prospect Estates, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Belton West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Belton West, 2014 Print
    2014 Belton West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Belton, Williamston, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Belton West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Belton West, 2017 Print
    2017 Belton West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Belton, Williamston, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Anderson South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Anderson South, 2017 Print
    2017 Anderson South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Starr, Greenbriar, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Saylors Crossroads, 2017 Print
    2017 Saylors Crossroads
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Meadow Brook, Broadview Estates, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Anderson North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Anderson North, 2017 Print
    2017 Anderson North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Anderson, including Anderson Village, New Prospect Estates, and other nearby areas

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