Old Maps of Laurens, South Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Laurens with 38 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 Laurens has changed over the decades.


Laurens, 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. 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.

  3. 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

  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 Fountain Inn, 1958 Print
    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.

  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. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1969 Map of Ora, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Ora, 1972 Print
    1969 Ora
    1972 Print · USGS
    Laurens County in the late sixties shows a transition from rural crossroads to industrializing outskirts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sandy Springs Ch and Leesville Ch or trace the old SEABOARD COAST LINE railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of Laurens South, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Laurens South, 1975 Print
    1971 Laurens South
    1975 Print · USGS
    The city of Laurens and its southern rural outskirts are captured in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the Little River. Genealogists and historians can trace community landmarks like Holy Spirit Ch, the Sanders Sch, and the Jersey Cem.

  12. 1971 Map of Clinton, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Clinton, 1975 Print
    1971 Clinton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Upstate South Carolina textile and college life are captured here during a period of steady growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Clinton and Laurens, locating Presbyterian College, Lydia Mills, and rural churches like Rock Bridge Ch.

  13. 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

  14. 1983 Map of Laurens North
    1983 Map of Laurens North
    1983 Laurens North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Laurens and the upstate South Carolina Piedmont are documented here in the early eighties as rural life transitioned toward modern industrial growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Knight Cem, Highland Home Ch, and the old Gray Court-Owings Sch.

  15. 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.

  16. 1986 Map of Spartanburg
    1986 Map of Spartanburg
    1986 Spartanburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upstate South Carolina is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the region's transition from a textile-driven rail corridor to a modern interstate hub. Researchers can trace the legacy of the SOUTHERN railroad through mill towns like Glendale or explore the wooded reaches of the Sumter National Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1986 Map of Newberry
    1986 Map of Newberry
    1986 Newberry
    1986 Print · USGS
    South Carolina's Piedmont region is shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of historic crossroads and industrial mill villages. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like Lynch Woods Cem, New Hope Church, and the campus of Presbyterian College.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 2011 Map of Clinton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Clinton, 2011 Print
    2011 Clinton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurens, including Clinton, Lakeside, and other nearby areas

  20. 2011 Map of Laurens South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Laurens South, 2011 Print
    2011 Laurens South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurens, including Cold Point, Maddens, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Laurens North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Laurens North, 2011 Print
    2011 Laurens North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurens, including Gray Court, Barksdale, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Ora, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ora, 2011 Print
    2011 Ora
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurens, including Clinton, Ora, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Laurens North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Laurens North, 2014 Print
    2014 Laurens North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurens, including Gray Court, Barksdale, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Laurens South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Laurens South, 2014 Print
    2014 Laurens South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurens, including Cold Point, Maddens, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Clinton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Clinton, 2014 Print
    2014 Clinton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Laurens, including Clinton, Lakeside, and other nearby areas

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