2010s Maps of Avery County, North Carolina

Explore 44 historic maps of Avery County from the 2010s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2010s — 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 2010s, 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 2010s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Avery County's history through authentic maps from the 2010s. This is your window into the past.


Avery County, NC maps

(44)
  1. 2011 Map of Grandfather Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Grandfather Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Grandfather Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    The high ridges and settlements of the Blue Ridge Mountains are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Tanglewood Cemetery and Gragg Cemetery or trace the early paths of Old Yonah Lossee Rd.

  2. 2011 Map of Elk Mills, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Elk Mills, 2011 Print
    2011 Elk Mills
    2011 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands meet at the waters of Watauga Lake in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and hikers can locate numerous family cemeteries and mountain landmarks like the Buck Ridge Lookout Tower, Midway Church, and Buntontown.

  3. 2011 Map of Globe, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Globe, 2011 Print
    2011 Globe
    2011 Print · USGS
    The upland valleys of Watauga County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring settlement patterns along the Johns River. Researchers can trace generations of local families through numerous small burial sites like White Spring Cemetery, Tolbert Cemetery, and Edmisten Cemetery.

  4. 2011 Map of Elk Park, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Elk Park, 2011 Print
    2011 Elk Park
    2011 Print · USGS
    Avery County's high-country mining and mountain communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small burial sites like McGuire Cemetery or explore the legacy of the Cranberry Mines.

  5. 2011 Map of Newland, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Newland, 2011 Print
    2011 Newland
    2011 Print · USGS
    The High Country of Avery County comes into focus here at the start of the 2010s, centered on the county seat of Newland. Family history researchers can trace numerous local lineages through sites like Buchanan Cemetery, Guy Cemetery, and the community of Stamey Town.

  6. 2011 Map of Valle Crucis, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Valle Crucis, 2011 Print
    2011 Valle Crucis
    2011 Print · USGS
    High country communities like Valle Crucis and Seven Devils are captured here during a period of modern mountain development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lineage through numerous upland burial sites, including Mast Cemetery, Calloway Cemetery, and Potts Cemetery.

  7. 2011 Map of Linville Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Linville Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Linville Falls
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the dramatic Linville Gorge. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Wise Cemetery, McKinney Cemetery, and the settlement of Altamont.

  8. 2011 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Chestnut Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County's high ridges and river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by national forest management. You can locate the Parks Cemetery and trace the paths of Wilson Creek and Steels Creek through this mountain terrain.

  9. 2011 Map of Spruce Pine, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Spruce Pine, 2011 Print
    2011 Spruce Pine
    2011 Print · USGS
    Spruce Pine and the North Toe River valley are shown in detail during the early 21st century, illustrating the region's deep mining and rail history. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Wiseman Cemetery and Tolley Cemetery or locate old industrial sites like the Gusher Knob Mine.

  10. 2011 Map of Carvers Gap, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Carvers Gap, 2011 Print
    2011 Carvers Gap
    2011 Print · USGS
    The High Country of western North Carolina is documented here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the dramatic heights of Roan Mountain. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Hicks Cemetery or trace the North Toe River through communities like Plumtree and Valley.

  11. 2011 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 2011 Print
    2011 White Rocks Mountain
    2011 Print · USGS
    High in the borderlands of Tennessee and North Carolina during the early 2010s, this area shows a landscape of deep hollows and high-elevation ridges. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Heaton Cemetery and Gouge Cemetery, or explore the path of the Appalachian Trail.

  12. 2013 Map of Elk Mills, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elk Mills, 2013 Print
    2013 Elk Mills
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northeast Tennessee in the early 2010s shows a landscape of deep valleys and highland settlements near the North Carolina border. Genealogists can trace family burial sites like Stansberry Cem and Wagner Cem or locate the historic Buck Ridge Lookout Tower.

  13. 2013 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 White Rocks Mountain
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Doe River valley in eastern Tennessee appears in high detail during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by narrow hollows and high ridges. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Harris Hollow and locate sites of former industry at Mine Hollow or Old Railroad Grade Rd.

  14. 2013 Map of Carvers Gap, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Carvers Gap, 2013 Print
    2013 Carvers Gap
    2013 Print · USGS
    The high Appalachian ridges and deep river valleys of Avery County are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace remote mountain settlements like Plumtree and Glen Ayre or locate landmarks such as Mine Hill and the Roan High Knob.

  15. 2013 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Chestnut Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Chestnut Mountain
    2013 Print · USGS
    Caldwell County’s high forest country comes into focus in the early 2010s, revealing a landscape of steep ridges and critical mountain drainages. Researchers can trace the layout of Mortimer, locate the Mortimer Recreation Area, or follow the winding courses of Wilson Cr and Upper Cr.

  16. 2013 Map of Grandfather Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Grandfather Mountain, 2013 Print
    2013 Grandfather Mountain
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge High Country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rugged development around the famous peaks. Researchers can locate family landmarks and recreation sites like the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Grandmother Lake, and the remote settlement of Edgemont.

  17. 2013 Map of Newland, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newland, 2013 Print
    2013 Newland
    2013 Print · USGS
    Newland and the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the headwaters of the Linville and North Toe Rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Stamey Town, Pyatte, and the heights of Hawshaw Mountain.

  18. 2013 Map of Globe, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Globe, 2013 Print
    2013 Globe
    2013 Print · USGS
    Blowing Rock and the upper Johns River valley are shown in this era of modern mountain development and long-standing rural settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace connections between family-named landmarks like Billys Knob and old community centers such as Globe and Mulberry.

  19. 2013 Map of Valle Crucis, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Valle Crucis, 2013 Print
    2013 Valle Crucis
    2013 Print · USGS
    High Country communities and deep river valleys are detailed here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks from Valle Crucis to Banner Elk, including Broadstone Lodge and Norwood Hollow.

  20. 2013 Map of Elk Park, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elk Park, 2013 Print
    2013 Elk Park
    2013 Print · USGS
    The high border country of North Carolina and Tennessee comes into focus here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vicinity of Cranberry and Elk Park, or locate landmarks like Farmer Mill and the Elk River Airport.

  21. 2013 Map of Linville Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Linville Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Linville Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina’s high-country terrain is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the dramatic descent of the Linville River. Local historians can trace established mountain communities like Altamont and Jonas Ridge alongside the wilderness of the Linville Gorge.

  22. 2013 Map of Spruce Pine, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Spruce Pine, 2013 Print
    2013 Spruce Pine
    2013 Print · USGS
    Spruce Pine and the Blue Ridge high country are mapped here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced its mining heritage with modern recreation. Researchers can trace historic infrastructure like the Rough Ridge Tunnel and Emerald Mine or locate landmarks such as the Spruce Pine Lookout Tower.

  23. 2016 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of White Rocks Mountain, 2016 Print
    2016 White Rocks Mountain
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina border country appears here in exceptional detail, centering on the high ridges of Roan Mountain. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail past remote family plots like Knight Cem and Birchfield Cem.

  24. 2016 Map of Elk Mills, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Elk Mills, 2016 Print
    2016 Elk Mills
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina borderlands come into focus in 2016, where the waters of Watauga Lake meet the steep ridges of the Appalachians. Family history researchers can trace locations for Buntontown and Elk Mills alongside local landmarks like Midway Church and Stansberry Cem.

  25. 2016 Map of Carvers Gap, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Carvers Gap, 2016 Print
    2016 Carvers Gap
    2016 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains come into focus in 2016, where the Tennessee and North Carolina borders meet at Carvers Gap. Researchers can locate several remote family burial sites like Roan Valley Cem and Major Cem or trace the early industrial footprint of Mine Hill.

Showing maps 1-25 of 44

Top cities of Avery County


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Avery County?
  • What is the oldest map of Avery County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Avery County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Avery County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Avery County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Avery County?
  • Where are historical maps of Avery County sourced from?