The state transportation map is the department's most popular publication. The map features the state's extensive highway system, as well as important safety information.

Order a State Transportation Map

The new 2013-2014 State Transportation Map is available. To request a copy of the map, click here. Maps are also available by calling 1-800 VISIT NC.

Pick One Up

If you plan to travel to North Carolina you may pick up one of our free maps at any of our welcome centers or rest areas.

State Transportation Map Insets

Insets show more detail than the front of the state transportation map can reveal. Currently there are 22 insets covering major cities in NC and an inset that covers the Blue Ridge Parkway.

History of the NC State Transportation Map

There have been quite a few changes to the state map since it was first printed in 1916. The detail of the map and number of roads shown have obviously increased over the past 90 years but it has changed in so many other ways as well. For instance, did you know that starting in 1941, the staff of NCDOT produced two versions of the travel map for three decades? The black and white version featured regulatory information for commercial vehicles where the color version highlighted points of interest for our many tourists. You may have also noticed that in addition to the map itself, there are various types of information printed on the sides and back of the map each year.

Read more about the map:

• History of the NC State Transportation map

Archived NC State Maps