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Historical Maps of Polk County, North Carolina

What stories do these 125 old maps tell about Polk County's past? From 1888 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.

Discover Polk County's history through maps:

  • Trace Polk County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Polk County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Polk County, NC maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Ellijay
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.
  2. 1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Ellijay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.
  3. 1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Ellijay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.
  4. 1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Murphy
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.
  5. 1893 Map of Murphy, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Murphy, 1898 Print
    1893 Murphy
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.
  6. 1893 Map of Murphy, 1901 Print
    1893 Map of Murphy, 1901 Print
    1893 Murphy
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.
  7. 1893 Map of Murphy, 1904 Print
    1893 Map of Murphy, 1904 Print
    1893 Murphy
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.
  8. 1893 Map of Murphy, 1910 Print
    1893 Map of Murphy, 1910 Print
    1893 Murphy
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Murphy, Tennessee, and others.
  9. 1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Ellijay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.
  10. 1898 Map of Ellijay, 1903 Print
    1898 Map of Ellijay, 1903 Print
    1898 Ellijay
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Ellijay, North Carolina, and others.
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