Historical Maps of Watauga County, North Carolina

What stories do these 98 old maps tell about Watauga County's past? From 1889 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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Watauga County, NC maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Wilkesboro
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Wilkesboro, Alexander County, and others.

  2. 1891 Map of Wilkesboro, 1940 Print
    1891 Map of Wilkesboro, 1940 Print
    1891 Wilkesboro
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Wilkesboro, Alexander County, and others.

  3. 1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Cranberry
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

  4. 1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Cranberry
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

  5. 1899 Map of Cranberry
    1899 Map of Cranberry
    1899 Cranberry
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

  6. 1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Map of Cranberry
    1902 Cranberry
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

  7. 1902 Map of Cranberry, 1907 Print
    1902 Map of Cranberry, 1907 Print
    1902 Cranberry
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

  8. 1902 Map of Cranberry, 1914 Print
    1902 Map of Cranberry, 1914 Print
    1902 Cranberry
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

  9. 1902 Map of Cranberry, 1924 Print
    1902 Map of Cranberry, 1924 Print
    1902 Cranberry
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

  10. 1902 Map of Cranberry, 1938 Print
    1902 Map of Cranberry, 1938 Print
    1902 Cranberry
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Watauga County, including Tennessee, and others.

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