1940s Maps of North Carolina

1. 1940 Map of Burnsville

   

   1940 Burnsville

   1940 Print · USGS

   Yancey County in the late Depression era shows a landscape of tightly knit mountain communities and early state infrastructure. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Clearmont Cem, the State Prison Camp, and the remote Day Book post office.

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4. 1940 Map of Barco

   

   1940 Barco

   1940 Print · USGS

   The Currituck Banks and mainland North Carolina appear here during the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of remote maritime villages and essential coastal navigation. Researchers can trace the Inland Waterway past Coinjock or locate early landmarks like the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Poyner Hill C. G. Sta.

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7. 1940 Map of Wesser

   

   1940 Wesser

   1940 Print · USGS

   The Nantahala Gorge and the winding Little Tennessee River define this high-country landscape as it appeared in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Watia Ch, Tabor Cem, and mountain schools like Hightower Sch.

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10. 1940 Map of Hartford

    

    1940 Hartford

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Pigeon River valley comes to life in this 1940s survey of the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Genealogists can locate family names at Shultz Cem and Mcmillan Cem or trace the original route of the Appalachian Trail.

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13. 1940 Map of Kitty Hawk

    

    1940 Kitty Hawk

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Outer Banks are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by maritime history and the early years of flight commemoration. Trace the grounds of the Wright Monument and locate small coastal settlements like Eagleton and Sound Landing.

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16. 1940 Map of Paint Rock

    

    1940 Paint Rock

    1940 Print · USGS

    The French Broad River valley at the Tennessee-North Carolina border is captured here during the 1940s, showing a landscape of mountain gaps and riverside rail settlements. Family historians can locate family plots and early rural schools like Mooneyham Cem, Justis Cem, and the Fugate Sch.

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19. 1940 Map of Robbinsville

    

    1940 Robbinsville

    1940 Print · USGS

    Graham County is documented here at the start of the 1940s, showing the early development of Robbinsville and the surrounding mountain gaps. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Rice Cem, Massey Cem, and the Snowbird Cherokee Indian School.

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22. 1940 Map of Hertford

    

    1940 Hertford

    1940 Print · USGS

    The coastal necks of Perquimans County are caught here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by its deep relationship with the Albemarle Sound. Researchers can trace the waterfront history of Hertford or locate rural sites like the Durants Neck P O and Pleasant Grove Church.

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25. 1940 Map of Powells Point

    

    1940 Powells Point

    1940 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina coast at the start of the 1940s shows the Currituck peninsula just as the Wright Memorial Bridge opened it to more travel. Trace family roots and old landings in Jarvisburg, Powells Point, and Sawyers Lodge.

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28. 1940 Map of Davy Crockett Lake

    

    1940 Davy Crockett Lake

    1940 Print · USGS

    Greene County, Tennessee, is captured here in the early 1940s just as the Nolichucky River valley was being reshaped by the waters of Lake Davy Crockett. Trace family roots and local history through features like Cove Creek Mill, Price Cem, and the Orphanage.

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31. 1940 Map of Sams Gap

    

    1940 Sams Gap

    1940 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of Madison County were still dominated by small-scale farming and forest life when this survey was completed. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Sams Gap through landmarks like the Robinson Cem, Higgins Chapel, and Halls Store.

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34. 1940 Map of Whittier

    

    1940 Whittier

    1940 Print · USGS

    Western North Carolina's high mountain valleys and Cherokee lands are meticulously documented in the years before mid-century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Whittier, the Cherokee Indian Sch, and numerous mountain burial sites like Union Hill Cem.

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37. 1940 Map of Hot Springs

    

    1940 Hot Springs

    1940 Print · USGS

    Madison County and the Tennessee borderlands are captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of mountain life and federal work projects. Researchers can trace family history through sites like CCC Camp No F 7, Hurricane Chapel, and the riverfront settlement at Stackhouse.

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40. 1940 Map of Santeetlah Creek

    

    1940 Santeetlah Creek

    1940 Print · USGS

    Graham County's wilderness is shown here in the 1940s, just as the landscape was being defined by federal forests and the waters of Santeetlah Lake. Researchers can locate family landmarks like John Teeseteska or trace the early paths to Mt Nebo Ch and Snowbird Sch.

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43. 1940 Map of Waterville

    

    1940 Waterville

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the 1940s, where three major national forests and parks converge. Genealogists and historians can trace high-country family sites like Ball Cem, Andrews Chapel, and the isolated Waterville Sch.

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46. 1940 Map of White Rock

    

    1940 White Rock

    1940 Print · USGS

    Madison County's mountain communities are captured here just before the mid-century, showing a landscape defined by creekside settlements and family-named landmarks. Researchers can trace the exact locations of Rice Sch, Rice Mill, and numerous family burial grounds like Belva Cem.

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49. 1940 Map of Mouth of Wilson

    

    1940 Mouth of Wilson

    1940 Print · USGS

    Grayson County's high ridges and river valleys were home to a dense network of mountain communities in the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace long-gone rural institutions like the COUNTY HOME, Cornell Store, and schools such as Razor Ridge Sch or Bethel Sch.

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52. 1940 Map of Chestoa

    

    1940 Chestoa

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the late 1930s, where the river and rail cut through the Unaka range. Researchers can trace the Clinchfield RR corridor through mountain hamlets like Chestoa, Unaka Springs, and the isolated Lost Cove.

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55. 1940 Map of Beckford

    

    1940 Beckford

    1940 Print · USGS

    Northeastern North Carolina in the early 1940s was a land of timbered swamps and essential river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and transport hubs near Cannon Ferry, Merchants Millpond, and the Beckford Junction rail crossing.

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58. 1940 Map of Lemon Gap

    

    1940 Lemon Gap

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the 1940s, showing the high ridges of the Bald Mountains and the Appalachian Trail. Genealogists and hikers can trace old mountain routes like the Jack Trail to family sites including Joe (PO), Ebbs Mill, and Balding Chapel.

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61. 1940 Map of Judson

    

    1940 Judson

    1940 Print · USGS

    Swain County's river valleys appear here just before the completion of the Fontana Dam transformed the landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Woody Cem and Monteith Cem or trace the old Southern Railway through the now-submerged town of Judson.

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64. 1940 Map of Fontana, 1956 Print

    

    1940 Fontana

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest meet here just before the era of massive dam projects changed the valley forever. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the ridges or find the Fontana Copper Mine and Rymer Ferry.

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67. 1940 Map of Tapoco, 1956 Print

    

    1940 Tapoco

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1940s as hydroelectric power and federal forest conservation reshape the mountains. Trace historic family sites and early infrastructure including Orr Cemetery, Beers School, and the Calderwood Dam.

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70. 1940 Map of Bryson, 1957 Print

    

    1940 Bryson

    1957 Print · USGS

    Swain County's river valleys and ridgelines are captured here just as Fontana Lake was reshaping the landscape. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Watkins Cem, the Southern Railway line, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation Qualla Tract.

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73. 1940 Map of Greens Creek, 1957 Print

    

    1940 Greens Creek

    1957 Print · USGS

    In the early 1940s, these North Carolina mountain communities were connected by high gaps and winding creek forks. Local historians can trace the foundations of Pumpkintown or locate rural landmarks like Greens Creek Sch and the Lookout Tower on Cowee Bald.

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