{"product_id":"old-pictorial-map-of-north-carolina-by-smith-1930-raleigh-charlotte-outer-banks-wilmington-greensboro","title":"Old Pictorial Map of North Carolina by Smith, 1930: Raleigh, Charlotte, Outer Banks, Wilmington, Greensboro","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorth Carolina: Old North State, drawn by Karl Smith in 1958 from his much-admired 1930 conception, is a richly pictorial celebration of place and memory. A hand-colored tapestry of scenes and symbols, it blends cartography with storytelling to guide the eye from mountains to sea. Illustrated vignettes highlight historic sites, monuments, and agricultural lifeways, while a decorative cartouche bearing the state seal anchors the composition with ceremonial gravitas. An inset chronology distills turning points in the state’s past, and the lyrics to “The Old North State” lend a lyrical counterpoint that frames the map as both anthem and atlas—an invitation to wander through Carolina’s heritage with curiosity and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the Piedmont and Sandhills, the map stitches together communities whose destinies shaped the state’s modern identity. Raleigh appears as the political heart, balanced by scholarly Durham and Chapel Hill, while Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Mooresville, and High Point evoke the rise of banking, textiles, furniture, and motorsport. Greensboro recalls Revolutionary struggle at Guilford Courthouse, and Fayetteville gestures to a deep military lineage. Westward, Asheville, Hendersonville, Franklin, Salisbury, and Statesville open a gateway to mountain enterprise and conservation. This landscape of city names is not mere labeling; paired with historical notes, it traces a story from colonial assemblies to New South industry, and onward to mid-century research and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the east, maritime graphics transform the coastal plain into a theater of Atlantic enterprise. Wilmington stands sentinel at the mouth of the Cape Fear, complemented by Elizabeth City and the inlets and sounds that once channeled naval stores, timber, and trade. Illustrated ships ply offshore waters, a nod to the long drama of exploration, privateering, and blockade running that defined the Outer Banks and barrier island communities. The map’s coastal vignettes evoke lighthouses, shipbuilding, and fishing grounds, presenting the sea not as empty margin but as a living corridor that linked North Carolina to the Caribbean, Europe, and the wider American economy across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually vivid are the agricultural scenes that ripple across the interior—fields of tobacco and cotton, orchards and truck farms, barns and market towns—rendered with affectionate exactitude. Icons marking festivals and events speak to a shared calendar of county fairs, mountain music, and coastal regattas, underscoring how work and celebration braided rural communities together. Cultural threads—Indigenous resilience, African American creativity, and Scotch-Irish and German craft traditions—are suggested through costume, tools, and motifs. The printed lyrics to “The Old North State” function like a refrain, transforming the map into a cultural chorus that honors everyday labor alongside headline-making moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA triumph of design, the sheet’s hand-applied color, ornate borders, and the stately cartouche unify scholarship and ornament into a single, navigable picture. As an educational tool, it rewards close reading: the inset timeline encourages chronological study, while the pictorial symbology invites thematic exploration—politics in Raleigh, commerce in Charlotte, learning in Chapel Hill and Durham, port life in Wilmington, and civic vigor from Greenville and Goldboro to Salisbury and Statesville. Smith’s composition preserves the romance of his 1930 vision while speaking fluently to a 1958 audience, creating a time capsule that appeals equally to historians, educators, and anyone drawn to the enduring idea of the Old North State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaleigh (capital city)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharlotte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreensboro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsheville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilmington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFayetteville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFranklin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHendersonville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElizabeth City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGastonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapel Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonroe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMooresville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalisbury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatesville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldboro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative cartouche with the state seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations of significant historical landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural scenes depicting farming and rural life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInset chronology of important events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal graphics showing maritime activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated ships in the Atlantic Ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCity names labeled across the state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcons representing festivals and events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic borders enhancing the map's aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName of the map: North Carolina: Old North State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapmaker\/Publisher: Karl Smith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate of creation: 1958 (originally published in 1930)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap style: Historically Informative Thematic and Pictorial map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-colored representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative cartouche featuring the state seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical sites, monuments, and agricultural scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual narrative of North Carolina’s heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated vignettes of notable landmarks and key historical events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInset: A chronology of important historical events related to North Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural aspect: Lyrics to \"The Old North State,\" a song celebrating North Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational tool: Combines artistic representation and historical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and style: Rich in color, detail, and artistic illustration; encourages exploration of history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical significance: Captures the essence and heritage of North Carolina, appealing to enthusiasts and the general public alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 70in (180cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: the labels on this map are hard to read if you order a map that is 16in (40cm) or smaller. 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Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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