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1930s Maps of Avery County, North Carolina

Explore 11 historic maps of Avery County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Avery County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Avery County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Avery County, NC maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Valle Crucis
    1934 Map of Valle Crucis
    1934 Valle Crucis
    1934 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina high country is captured here during the mid-1930s, showing a network of mountain settlements and river valleys. Researchers can trace family names at Jestes Cemetery or follow the narrow-gauge ET & WNC RR through Jestes Siding.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1934 Map of Spruce Pine
    1934 Map of Spruce Pine
    1934 Spruce Pine
    1934 Print · USGS
    Mitchell County industrial and mountain life are captured in the mid-1930s as the local mining economy thrived. Genealogists and historians can trace families near Spruce Pine, locate the Prison Camp, and identify remote sites like Wolfden Mine and Hunter Chapel.
  7. 1934 Map of White Rocks Mtn
    1934 Map of White Rocks Mtn
    1934 White Rocks Mtn
    1934 Print · USGS
    Roan Mountain and the high ridges of the Tennessee-North Carolina border are captured here in the mid-thirties as the local economy followed the rails. Genealogists can locate family sites near the Isaacs Cem and several community schools including Hampton Creek Sch.
  10. 1934 Map of Elk Park
    1934 Map of Elk Park
    1934 Elk Park
    1934 Print · USGS
    High-elevation settlements and mountain rail lines define this Avery County landscape in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots at Little Elk Ch or locate historic structures like the Grandfather Orphanage and Elk Park School.
  13. 1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Linville Falls
    1934 Print · USGS
    Avery County mountain life in the mid-thirties centered on the North Toe River and its rugged ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Walnut Grove Ch, Brushy Creek Sch, and the Hemphill Mine near the crossing at Heffner Gap.
  16. 1934 Map of Carvers Gap
    1934 Map of Carvers Gap
    1934 Carvers Gap
    1934 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Blue Ridge meet the industrial activity of Mitchell and Avery counties in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace early mountain life through landmarks like Yellow Mountain Church, Glen Ayre, and mineral operations such as the Jackson Mine.
  19. 1934 Map of Newland
    1934 Map of Newland
    1934 Newland
    1934 Print · USGS
    Avery County's mountain communities are detailed in this mid-1930s survey, showing the area as the local road network began to expand. You can locate rural landmarks like Sugar Mtn Sch, the Hawshore Mtn Fire Tower, and churches including Forest Home Ch.
  22. 1935 Map of Doe Mountain
    1935 Map of Doe Mountain
    1935 Doe Mountain
    1935 Print · USGS
    Mountain City and the Watauga River valley appear here in the mid-1930s, just before major hydroelectric projects transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the original river towns of Butler and Elk Mills, or locate family landmarks like Shouns Chapel Sch and Doeville P O Doe Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1935 Map of Butler
    1935 Map of Butler
    1935 Butler
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Watauga River valley in the mid-1930s is caught here in its original state before TVA projects transformed the region. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the original sites of Butler, Watauga Academy, and cemeteries like Green Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1936 Map of Blowing Rock
    1936 Map of Blowing Rock
    1936 Blowing Rock
    1936 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina high country around Boone and Blowing Rock is documented here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named landmarks and mountain institutions, from the COUNTY HOME to remote sites like Bailey Camp Sch and St Marys Ch.
  31. 1938 Map of Butler
    1938 Map of Butler
    1938 Butler
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina border country is documented here just before major landscape shifts, centered on the river confluence at Butler. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural institutions including Watauga Academy, Dugger Cem, and the Sink Valley Sch.
    3 unique versions available
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