Old Maps of Lancaster, South Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lancaster with 24 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 Lancaster has changed over the decades.


Lancaster, SC maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Spartanburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    South Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions are shown here during the mid-century peak of the rail era. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Jackson Military Reservation and the industrial growth of hubs like Spartanburg and Rock Hill.

  2. 1953 Map of Spartanburg, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Spartanburg, 1966 Print
    1953 Spartanburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes into focus through this survey of the Piedmont and the Sand Hills at a time of significant reservoir expansion. Researchers can trace the legacy of industrial transit and resource extraction from the Haile Gold Mine to the rail hubs of the Seaboard Air Line.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Spartanburg
    1960 Map of Spartanburg
    1960 Spartanburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Piedmont and North Carolina borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the region between Spartanburg and Columbia. Researchers can trace the Seaboard Air Line railroad and explore landmarks like Anderson Quarry, Lake Murray, and Mount Croghan.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of Spartanburg
    1963 Map of Spartanburg
    1963 Spartanburg
    1963 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes alive in this survey, showing the rail-linked corridor between the Upstate and the Midlands. Genealogists can trace family lands near old hubs like Union and Lancaster, or along the banks of the Broad River and Pee Dee River.

  5. 1964 Map of Spartanburg
    1964 Map of Spartanburg
    1964 Spartanburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes alive in this survey of the Piedmont and Upcountry, stretching from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Sandhills. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Monarch Mills, Glenn Springs, and the Southern Railway corridor.

  6. 1968 Map of Van Wyck, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Van Wyck, 1970 Print
    1968 Van Wyck
    1970 Print · USGS
    Upper Lancaster County comes into focus in the late sixties as the rail lines and river valleys shaped local life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like White Oak Ch, Fosters Crossroads, and the Andrew Jackson Memorial.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1969 Map of Antioch, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Antioch, 1971 Print
    1969 Antioch
    1971 Print · USGS
    Lancaster and its rural surroundings are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by the SOUTHERN railroad and local waterways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Caskey Cem, Oak Ridge Ch, and the community at Rich Hill Crossroads.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1969 Map of Lancaster, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Lancaster, 1971 Print
    1969 Lancaster
    1971 Print · USGS
    Lancaster and its surrounding Piedmont countryside are shown at a peak of mid-century industrial and civic growth. Researchers can trace family sites at Bell Town, locate rural landmarks like Mt Moriah Ch, or study the rail layout of the Lancaster and Chester.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1986 Map of Lancaster
    1986 Map of Lancaster
    1986 Lancaster
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands are captured in the mid-1980s as a thriving corridor of rail towns and diverse geography. Researchers can trace the region's heritage through landmarks like Forty Acre Rock, the Southern RR line, and rural sites such as Heath Springs Church.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Lancaster, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lancaster, 2011 Print
    2011 Lancaster
    2011 Print · USGS
    Lancaster and its expanding residential corridors are documented here in the early 2000s. Genealogists can locate family sites across West Side Cemetery and Lancaster Memorial Park, or trace the development of local hubs like Lancaster Mill and Bell Town.

  11. 2011 Map of Antioch, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Antioch, 2011 Print
    2011 Antioch
    2011 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County at the start of the century shows a landscape where rural crossroads meet growing residential pockets. Genealogists and local historians can locate Caskey Cemetery, trace the drainage of Turkey Quarter Creek, and identify family-named sites like Baker Place or Evergreen Acres.

  12. 2011 Map of Van Wyck, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Van Wyck, 2011 Print
    2011 Van Wyck
    2011 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County, South Carolina, at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of family-named cemeteries and rural crossroads. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vicinity of Van Wyck to find the Waxhaw Cemetery, the Andrew Jackson Memorial, and historic river features like Lands Ford.

  13. 2014 Map of Lancaster, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lancaster, 2014 Print
    2014 Lancaster
    2014 Print · USGS
    Lancaster and its surrounding South Carolina crossroads appear here during a period of modern expansion and institutional growth. Researchers can locate family sites at the Old Presbyterian Cem, trace the L & C RR corridor, or explore outlying locales like Crocketts Crossroad and Bell Town.

  14. 2014 Map of Antioch, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Antioch, 2014 Print
    2014 Antioch
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape east of Lancaster comes into focus in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring crossroads communities of the South Carolina piedmont. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Caskey Cem, the Kirk Air Base Airport, and Rich Hill Crossroads.

  15. 2014 Map of Van Wyck, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Van Wyck, 2014 Print
    2014 Van Wyck
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands north of Lancaster are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural burial sites, including Wrens Cem, Cureton Cem, and the Andrew Jackson Memorial.

  16. 2017 Map of Antioch, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Antioch, 2017 Print
    2017 Antioch
    2017 Print · USGS
    The eastern outskirts of LANCASTER and the surrounding rural communities are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Caskey Cem, Baskins Cem, and the specialized grounds of Kirk Air Base.

  17. 2017 Map of Van Wyck, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Van Wyck, 2017 Print
    2017 Van Wyck
    2017 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Carolinas come alive in the 2010s, centered on the community of Van Wyck and the banks of the Catawba River. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous local burial sites like Waxhaw Cem and landmarks such as the Andrew Jackson Memorial.

  18. 2017 Map of Lancaster, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lancaster, 2017 Print
    2017 Lancaster
    2017 Print · USGS
    Lancaster and its surrounding South Carolina crossroads appear here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape defined by industry and education. Researchers can trace family history through the Old Presbyterian Cem and locate local landmarks like Lancaster Mill or Crocketts Crossroad.

  19. 2020 Map of Lancaster, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lancaster, 2020 Print
    2020 Lancaster
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont landscape of Lancaster County comes into view here as it appeared in the early 21st century. Researchers can trace local lineage at Clinton Memorial Cem or locate the historic Lancaster County Courthouse.

  20. 2020 Map of Antioch, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Antioch, 2020 Print
    2020 Antioch
    2020 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of rural settlements and historic aviation sites. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Caskey Cemetery, Kirk Air Base, and the Rich Hill Crossroads.

  21. 2020 Map of Van Wyck, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Van Wyck, 2020 Print
    2020 Van Wyck
    2020 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the modern era, showing a landscape defined by the Catawba River. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial grounds including Cureton Cem and the Andrew Jackson Memorial near Van Wyck.

  22. 2024 Map of Van Wyck, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Van Wyck, 2024 Print
    2024 Van Wyck
    2024 Print · USGS
    The river-and-creek landscape of the Carolinas borderland is captured here in detail, showing the rural communities of Van Wyck and Riverside. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial sites including Cureton Cem and the Waxhaw Church Graveyard.

  23. 2024 Map of Antioch, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Antioch, 2024 Print
    2024 Antioch
    2024 Print · USGS
    East of Lancaster in the 2020s, this area maintains its character through a web of rural crossroads and family-named cemeteries. Researchers can trace local lineages at Oak Ridge ARP Church Cem or locate the historic Hopewell Church Graveyard near Buford.

  24. 2024 Map of Lancaster, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lancaster, 2024 Print
    2024 Lancaster
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lancaster and its surrounding South Carolina crossroads are captured in this modern survey of the county seat and its industrial outskirts. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Olde Presbyterian Church Cem, Lancaster Mill, and Jones Crossroads.

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