1990s Maps of Avery County, North Carolina

1. 1993 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 1995 Print

   

   1993 Chestnut Mountain

   1995 Print · USGS

   The Pisgah National Forest at the meeting of Avery, Burke, and Caldwell counties shows its mid-century character on this revised sheet. Researchers can trace the layout of Mortimer near its Ranger Station, locate the Parks Cem, and follow the historic Old Way trail through the high ridges.

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4. 1994 Map of Linville Falls, 1996 Print

   

   1994 Linville Falls

   1996 Print · USGS

   The Blue Ridge high country of western North Carolina is documented here in the mid-nineties, centered on the dramatic descent of the Linville River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Wise Cem and Pisgah Ch near the historic Linville Caverns.

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7. 1994 Map of Carvers Gap, 1997 Print

   

   1994 Carvers Gap

   1997 Print · USGS

   The high North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands are captured here in the mid-nineties as the wilderness and rural communities intersected. Researchers can trace family sites like Hobson Cem, Plumtree, and Roaring Creek Ch along the base of Roan Mountain.

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10. 1994 Map of Elk Park, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Elk Park

    1998 Print · USGS

    The high country of the North Carolina-Tennessee border comes into focus in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape shaped by mining, education, and steep terrain. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like McGuire Cemetery and the Cranberry Mines or the campus of Lees-McRae College.

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13. 1994 Map of Spruce Pine, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Spruce Pine

    1998 Print · USGS

    Spruce Pine and the North Toe River valley are shown here in the mid-1990s as the local economy balanced mountain industry with preservation. Genealogists can trace family names at the Spruce Pine Memorial Cem or McKinney Cem, while collectors can locate old rail landmarks along the Clinchfield RR.

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16. 1994 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Chestnut Mountain

    1998 Print · USGS

    The rugged highlands of the Blue Ridge come into focus in the 1990s as this area of the Pisgah National Forest balances wilderness and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate Kawana Cemetery, the settlement of Mortimer, and landmarks like Bandy Cove Mountain.

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19. 1994 Map of Elk Mills, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Elk Mills

    1998 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee-North Carolina border country in the 1990s reveals a landscape of isolated mountain settlements and Forest Service wilderness. Trace local genealogy and industry through family landmarks like Grindstaff Cemetery, Stout Hill Church, and the Strip Mine near Dry Run.

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22. 1994 Map of Newland, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Newland

    1998 Print · USGS

    Avery County in the mid-nineties shows a landscape defined by the Blue Ridge Parkway and high mountain gaps. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like the Forest Home Church Summerow Cemetery, Stamey Town, and Fletcher Chapel.

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25. 1994 Map of Valle Crucis, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Valle Crucis

    1998 Print · USGS

    The High Country of Watauga and Avery Counties comes into sharp focus during the 1990s, centered on the historic Valle Crucis valley. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family sites like the Mast Cemetery or navigate landmarks such as Banner Elk and Dutch Creek Falls.

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28. 1994 Map of Grandfather Mountain, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Grandfather Mountain

    1998 Print · USGS

    High Country mountain life and the winding Blue Ridge Parkway are captured in the mid-1990s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Hopkins Chapel, Gragg Cemetery, and the old settlement of Edgemont deep in the national forest.

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31. 1994 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 1998 Print

    

    1994 White Rocks Mountain

    1998 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee-North Carolina borderlands come alive in this 1990s survey, showing the mountain communities and high ridges as they appeared at the end of the century. Trace family roots and local landmarks through sites like the Cloudland High School, Sunrise View Church, and Birchfield Cemetery.

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34. 1994 Map of Globe, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Globe

    1998 Print · USGS

    Caldwell County’s mountain hollows and high ridges are shown here in the mid-1990s, where the Blue Ridge Parkway meets the northern forest. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites and rural meeting places, including White Spring Cemetery, Globe Church, and the settlement at Upton.

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