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Historical Maps of Swain County, North Carolina

What stories do these 177 old maps tell about Swain County's past? From 1886 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 Swain County's history through maps:

  • Trace Swain County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Swain County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Swain County, NC maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Knoxville
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  2. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Jackson County, Jackson County, and others.
  3. 1892 Map of Knoxville
    1892 Map of Knoxville
    1892 Knoxville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  4. 1893 Map of Mt Guyot
    1893 Map of Mt Guyot
    1893 Mt Guyot
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Cocke County, North Carolina, and others.
  5. 1893 Map of Mt Guyot, 1900 Print
    1893 Map of Mt Guyot, 1900 Print
    1893 Mt Guyot
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Cocke County, North Carolina, and others.
  6. 1893 Map of Mt Guyot, 1906 Print
    1893 Map of Mt Guyot, 1906 Print
    1893 Mt Guyot
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Cocke County, North Carolina, and others.
  7. 1894 Map of Knoxville
    1894 Map of Knoxville
    1894 Knoxville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  8. 1895 Map of Knoxville
    1895 Map of Knoxville
    1895 Knoxville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  9. 1895 Map of Knoxville
    1895 Map of Knoxville
    1895 Knoxville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Knoxville, North Carolina, and others.
  10. 1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Cowee
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Swain County, including Jackson County, Jackson County, and others.
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