This map shows North Carolina as it existed in 1841 before the creation of McDowell County. Note the size and position of McDowell's parent counties, Burke (Bur) and Rutherford (Ru).
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The formation of McDowell County:
This map shows North Carolina as it existed in 1841 before the creation of McDowell County. Note the size and position of McDowell's parent counties, Burke (Bur) and Rutherford (Ru).
This map shows McDowell (McD) County in 1842 after its creation from Burke (Bur) and Rutherford (Ru) counties.
This map shows McDowell (McD) County in 1844 after it gained more territory from Rutherford(Ru) County. This is the shape of McDowell County today.
These maps were supplied through the generosity of Gold Bug Historic Maps & Software. Visit their website at http://www.goldbug.com for historic map reproductions, downloadable maps, product info & demos, links to US and Canadian Geographic Servers and other interesting sites.
Special thanks to Art Lassagne for his help!
"A New and Accurate Map of North Carolina in North America", dated 1779 - Thanks to Tim Treadwell
1780 map - Thanks to Tim Treadwell
Major roads in 1820 - Thanks to Tim Treadwell
European settlers in NC and SC - Thanks to Tim Treadwell
Major Indian paths, roads and settlements 1660-1775- Thanks to Tim Treadwell
1895 Atlas Map of McDowell County
1911 Map of McDowell and surrounding counties
Printable Map of present day counties
Plat of Ward Properties Provided by Michelle Hall and Helen Norman
This page was last updated on -02/27/2010
Compilation Copyright Jeanne Hicks
2007 - Present - All Rights Reserved.
