1950s Maps of Greenville County, South Carolina

1. 1954 Map of Zirconia

   

   1954 Zirconia

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Carolina borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the Saluda Mountains and the Green River. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Page Cem, visit the settlement at Tuxedo, or locate historic landmarks like the Corbin Mtn Lookout Tower.

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4. 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.

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7. 1955 Map of Knoxville

   

   1955 Knoxville

   1955 Print · USGS

   The Southern Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains are shown here at a peak of mid-century development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Gatlinburg, Waynesville, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation across the high ridges.

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10. 1957 Map of Fountain Inn, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Fountain Inn

    1958 Print · USGS

    The South Carolina upstate's rural textile and transit corridor is captured here in the late fifties, following the rail line through Fountain Inn and Gray Court. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life at Hickory Tavern, Knighton Chapel, and Bryson High Sch.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1957 Map of Greer, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Greer

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Upstate South Carolina textile corridor comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Tyger River valleys. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Victor Mills, locate early country churches like Old Pilgrim Ch, and explore the residential growth around Greer and Lyman.

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25. 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.

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28. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Knoxville

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Southern Appalachians of Tennessee and North Carolina are mapped here during the mid-twentieth century as new highways reached the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography between Knoxville and Asheville, locating family landmarks near Fontana Lake or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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31. 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.

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34. 1959 Map of Zirconia, 1962 Print

    

    1959 Zirconia

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge and Saluda Mountains meet during the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high peaks and managed reservoirs. Trace family roots and mountain settlements through Mount Olive Ch, Andrews Cem, and the rail stop at Tuxedo Station.

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37. 1959 Map of Tigerville, 1963 Print

    

    1959 Tigerville

    1963 Print · USGS

    The Carolina borderlands come into focus in the late fifties as the Blue Ridge foothills balance mountain industry and rural education. Researchers can trace the Southern railroad line through Tuxedo or locate local landmarks like North Greenville Junior College and Berrys Millpond.

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