Old Maps of Greenwood, South Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Greenwood with 30 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 Greenwood has changed over the decades.


Greenwood, SC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1949 Map of Ninety-Six
    1949 Map of Ninety-Six
    1949 Ninety-Six
    1949 Print · USGS
    The crossroads town of Ninety-Six is shown at the peak of its rail-era influence in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Youngs Chapel School, Lebanon Church, and the Site of Old Star Fort.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Greenwood
    1949 Map of Greenwood
    1949 Greenwood
    1949 Print · USGS
    Greenwood flourished as a major rail and textile crossroads in the late forties, its landscape defined by industrial villages and extensive trackage. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood roots through Lander College, the Connie Maxwell Childrens Home, and several mill villages.
    2 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. 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.

  6. 1971 Map of Cokesbury, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Cokesbury, 1974 Print
    1971 Cokesbury
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural Upstate of the early 1970s is centered here around Cokesbury and its historic Old Cokesbury College campus. Researchers can trace family roots at Old Tabernacle Cem or locate community landmarks like North Hodges Sch and the Hodges Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1971 Map of Waterloo, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Waterloo, 1975 Print
    1971 Waterloo
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Laurens and Greenwood County borderlands are defined by the rising waters of Lake Greenwood in the early seventies. Researchers can trace rural church history and rail transport through Waterloo, Cross Hill, and the Seaboard Coast Line corridor.

  8. 1978 Map of Greenwood, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Greenwood, 1979 Print
    1978 Greenwood
    1979 Print · USGS
    Greenwood at the end of the 1970s shows a thriving regional hub where the SOUTHERN railroad meets a growing network of industrial and residential villages. Researchers can trace family sites at Promised Land, Lander College, and the Maxwell Childrens Home.

  9. 1978 Map of Ninety-Six, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Ninety-Six, 1979 Print
    1978 Ninety-Six
    1979 Print · USGS
    The town of Ninety Six and the surrounding backcountry are captured in the late 1970s, showing a landscape defined by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and sites like the Old Star Fort (Site), Irvines Landing, and Siloam Ch.

  10. 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

  11. 2011 Map of Waterloo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Waterloo, 2011 Print
    2011 Waterloo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and the upper reaches of Lake Greenwood are captured here in the early twenty-first century as lakeside living expanded. Researchers can find long-established burial grounds like Bethlehem Cemetery and traces of older local industry at Boyds Mill.

  12. 2011 Map of Greenwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Greenwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Greenwood
    2011 Print · USGS
    Greenwood and its surrounding South Carolina suburbs are shown here in the early twenty-first century, displaying a landscape defined by residential growth and aviation. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through Morris Hill Cemetery, Grendel Village, and the rail-side industrial history of Downs Siding.

  13. 2011 Map of Cokesbury, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cokesbury, 2011 Print
    2011 Cokesbury
    2011 Print · USGS
    Greenwood County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape where early Upcountry settlements meet the sprawling reaches of Lake Greenwood. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Old Tabernacle Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Hodges Lookout Tower and Stony Point.

  14. 2011 Map of Ninety Six, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ninety Six, 2011 Print
    2011 Ninety Six
    2011 Print · USGS
    The town of Ninety Six and its surrounding countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a mix of modern growth and deep heritage. Researchers can trace the layout of the Old Star Fort and find established areas like Saluca and Cherry Hill.

  15. 2014 Map of Cokesbury, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cokesbury, 2014 Print
    2014 Cokesbury
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Upcountry of South Carolina is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic crossroads of Cokesbury and Hodges. Researchers can trace local lineage through several sites, including the Old Tabernacle Cem and the waters of Buzzard Roost.

  16. 2014 Map of Ninety Six, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ninety Six, 2014 Print
    2014 Ninety Six
    2014 Print · USGS
    Greenwood County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape where Revolutionary War history meets modern growth. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Ninety Six National Historic Site and locate neighborhood developments like Fairforest and Saluca.

  17. 2014 Map of Waterloo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Waterloo, 2014 Print
    2014 Waterloo
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Laurens and Greenwood County border comes into focus in this recent survey, showcasing the extensive fingers of Buzzard Roost lake. Researchers can trace the layout of Waterloo and Coronaca or find local heritage sites like Smyrna Cem and Franklin Cem.

  18. 2014 Map of Greenwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Greenwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Greenwood
    2014 Print · USGS
    Greenwood and its surrounding South Carolina uplands are shown in fine detail during the mid-2010s, balancing urban growth with the preservation of the Sumter National Forest. Genealogists can locate family sites near Magnolia Cem, Promised Land Ch, and the historic rail stop at Downs Siding.

  19. 2017 Map of Ninety Six, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ninety Six, 2017 Print
    2017 Ninety Six
    2017 Print · USGS
    Greenwood County’s Revolutionary War heritage and modern growth intersect in this late-2010s survey. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Ninety Six National Historic Site, the waters of Star Fort Pond, and the residential blocks of Ninety Six.

  20. 2017 Map of Cokesbury, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cokesbury, 2017 Print
    2017 Cokesbury
    2017 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Cokesbury and the upper reaches of Lake Greenwood are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace local heritage at Allen University, Andrews Cemeteries, and the historic settlement of Stony Point.

  21. 2017 Map of Waterloo, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Waterloo, 2017 Print
    2017 Waterloo
    2017 Print · USGS
    Upper Greenwood County and Laurens County come together at the Reedy River in the mid-2010s, revealing a landscape of lakeside inlets and rural crossroads. Local historians and genealogists can pinpoint family burial sites at Bethlehem Cem and Smyrna Cem or trace the early settlement footprints of Waterloo and Coronaca.

  22. 2017 Map of Greenwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Greenwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Greenwood
    2017 Print · USGS
    The industrial and residential growth of Greenwood is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family ties through several outlying communities and burial grounds, including Promised Land, Grendel Village, and Magnolia Cem.

  23. 2020 Map of Ninety Six, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ninety Six, 2020 Print
    2020 Ninety Six
    2020 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Piedmont comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, centered on the revolutionary grounds of the Ninety Six National Historic Site. Researchers can trace local development from Greenwood to Saluca, alongside family-named landmarks like Irvines Landing.

  24. 2020 Map of Greenwood, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Greenwood, 2020 Print
    2020 Greenwood
    2020 Print · USGS
    Greenwood at the turn of the decade reflects a blend of educational prominence and deep-rooted residential villages. Trace local history through the city's unique neighborhoods like Panola Village or visit the campus of Lander University.

  25. 2020 Map of Cokesbury, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Cokesbury, 2020 Print
    2020 Cokesbury
    2020 Print · USGS
    The rural Piedmont of South Carolina is detailed here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the crossroads of Cokesbury. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Allen University, Old Tabernacle Cem, and the waters of Lake Greenwood.

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