Historical Maps of Avery County, North Carolina

What stories do these 136 old maps tell about Avery County's past? From 1891 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

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Avery County, NC maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Roan Mountain
    1891 Map of Roan Mountain
    1891 Roan Mountain
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including Roan Mountain, North Carolina, and others.

  2. 1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Cranberry
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including Watauga County, Tennessee, and others.

  3. 1894 Map of Roan Mountain
    1894 Map of Roan Mountain
    1894 Roan Mountain
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including Roan Mountain, North Carolina, and others.

  4. 1894 Map of Roan Mountain, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Roan Mountain, 1898 Print
    1894 Roan Mountain
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including Roan Mountain, North Carolina, and others.

  5. 1894 Map of Roan Mountain, 1901 Print
    1894 Map of Roan Mountain, 1901 Print
    1894 Roan Mountain
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including Roan Mountain, North Carolina, and others.

  6. 1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Cranberry
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including Watauga County, Tennessee, and others.

  7. 1899 Map of Cranberry
    1899 Map of Cranberry
    1899 Cranberry
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including Watauga County, Tennessee, and others.

  8. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including McDowell County, Tennessee, and others.

  9. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including McDowell County, Tennessee, and others.

  10. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1966 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Avery County, including McDowell County, Tennessee, and others.

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