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1960s Maps of Avery County, North Carolina

Explore 14 historic maps of Avery County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Avery County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Avery County, NC maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Knoxville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians come alive in the 1950s, showing the intersection of new national park tourism and deep-rooted mountain industry. Trace old rail lines like the Clinchfield RR and find high-altitude landmarks from Mt Le Conte to the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Map of Charlotte
    1960 Charlotte
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century North Carolina and South Carolina meet in this 1960 survey of the Piedmont's industrial and textile heartland. Trace the growth of Charlotte alongside historic landmarks like Kings Mountain National Military Park and the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Johnson City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and the surrounding tri-state area are shown in the mid-fifties during the height of the TVA reservoir era. Trace the industrial rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville between Kingsport and Johnson City.
  10. 1960 Map of Grandfather Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Grandfather Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Grandfather Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    The High Country of Avery and Watauga counties is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the heights of Grandfather Mountain. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Gragg Cem and remote landmarks including Hopkins Chapel and the Mile High Swinging Bridge.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Valle Crucis, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Valle Crucis, 1961 Print
    1960 Valle Crucis
    1961 Print · USGS
    Watauga and Avery Counties come alive in the early sixties, showing the high-elevation settlements and family farms of the Blue Ridge. Trace local ancestry through numerous family burial sites like Baird Cem or visit landmarks like Grace Hartley Memorial Hospital and Holy Cross Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Carvers Gap, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Carvers Gap, 1962 Print
    1960 Carvers Gap
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high country of the North Carolina and Tennessee border is captured here during the early sixties, showing the Appalachian Trail as it crosses Roan Mountain. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Ollis Cem, Glen Ayre school, and Burleson Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Spruce Pine, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Spruce Pine, 1962 Print
    1960 Spruce Pine
    1962 Print · USGS
    Spruce Pine and the Toe River valley were bustling with mountain industry and rail transport in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family names and old landmarks across the Pisgah National Forest, including Altapass, the Clinchfield RR, and the Chestnut Flats Mine.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1960 Map of Newland, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Newland, 1962 Print
    1960 Newland
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high-country terrain of Avery County is captured here at the start of the 1960s, showing the mountain communities and river valleys of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Cuthbertson Cem and Sloop Chapel, while locating early recreation sites such as Lake Kawana and Camp Yonahnoka.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Elk Park, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Elk Park, 1962 Print
    1960 Elk Park
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high country of the North Carolina-Tennessee border is shown here during a period of transition in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Cranberry Mines, Lees-McRae College, and the Pritchard Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 White Rocks Mountain
    1962 Print · USGS
    High-altitude settlements and rugged border ridges define the landscape around the Tennessee and North Carolina line in the early sixties. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail as it passes through Roan Mountain and past local landmarks like Cloudland High School and Magill Memorial Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.
  34. 1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Map of Charlotte
    1962 Charlotte
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont in the early sixties showcases a landscape transformed by massive reservoirs and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Norman, locate the Charlotte Naval Ammunition Depot, or find family landmarks like Wesley Chapel and Brown & Norcott Mills.
  37. 1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Johnson City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities and the surrounding Appalachian ridges are shown in detail during the early sixties, highlighting the era's vital rail and river networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Clinchfield RR and locate settlements from Rogersville to Elizabethton.
  40. 1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Knoxville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and Great Smokies are captured here during the mid-sixties, showing the rugged borderlands of Tennessee and North Carolina. Researchers can trace historic mountain routes like U S 441, the expanse of Pisgah National Forest, and the growing footprints of Asheville and Knoxville.
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