Old Maps of Buncombe County, North Carolina

1. 1894 Map of Asheville

   

   1894 Asheville

   1894 Print · USGS

   Asheville and the French Broad River valley are shown here in the 1890s, when rail travel was transforming the Southern Appalachians. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gudgers Mill, Pendletons Mill, and the early development of Biltmore.

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4. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print

   

   1900 Mount Mitchell

   1963 Print · USGS

   Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of high peaks and isolated river settlements before the arrival of modern highways. Genealogists and mountain historians can trace early homesteads along the Cane River or follow the Southern RR through Old Fort and Black Mountain.

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7. 1901 Map of Asheville

   

   1901 Asheville

   1901 Print · USGS

   Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a mountain landscape adapting to the arrival of major railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and early communities like Mars Hill, Hot Springs, and the estates at Biltmore.

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10. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print

    

    1902 Mount Mitchell

    1937 Print · USGS

    The high peaks of Western North Carolina are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing the rail and river corridors that shaped the region. Trace early settlements like Burnsville, Montreat, and the winding Southern Railway.

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13. 1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print

    

    1905 Pisgah

    1956 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina high country around the turn of the century reveals a land of timber tracts and emerging mountain retreats. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes to Buck Spring Lodge, follow the Southern RR tracks, and locate vanished settlements like Angeline and Calhoun.

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16. 1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print

    

    1906 Pisgah

    1934 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge highlands at the turn of the century reveal a landscape of mountain river valleys and early timber frontiers. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named bridges and crossings like Graham Bridge or locate vanished settlements such as Grange and Retreat.

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19. 1907 Map of Saluda

    

    1907 Saluda

    1907 Print · USGS

    North Carolina's mountain frontier meets the South Carolina foothills in this 1900s survey of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail network through Saluda and locate old landmarks like Rockcliff PO and Pleasant Grove Church.

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22. 1935 Map of Cruso

    

    1935 Cruso

    1935 Print · USGS

    High in the Blue Ridge during the mid-thirties, the East Fork Pigeon River valley reveals a landscape of isolated mountain settlements and forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads near Cruso, locate the Quinn Cem, and follow the original path of State Highway No 284.

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25. 1935 Map of Montreat

    

    1935 Montreat

    1935 Print · USGS

    Montreat and the surrounding Black Mountains are shown here in the mid-1930s, documenting the area's religious centers and early park development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Toll Road up to Clingmans Peak or locate old community landmarks like Brookside Sch and Homers Chapel.

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28. 1935 Map of Canton

    

    1935 Canton

    1935 Print · USGS

    Canton and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in detail during the mid-1930s as the railroad and river economy flourished. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Roberson School, Piney Grove Church, and the settlement at Turnpike.

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31. 1935 Map of Black Brothers

    

    1935 Black Brothers

    1935 Print · USGS

    The high peaks of the Black Mountains dominate this mid-1930s survey of Yancey County. Local historians can trace the steep Aerial Tramway and old transport routes like the Toll Road connecting Pensacola to high-altitude landmarks like Camp Alice.

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34. 1935 Map of Batcave

    

    1935 Batcave

    1935 Print · USGS

    The Henderson County highlands come into focus in the mid-1930s as mountain communities like Edneyville organized around small rural hubs. Local researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like Edneyville Cem or search for old homesteads near Blue Ridge Ch and Raven Rock.

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37. 1935 Map of Black Mountain

    

    1935 Black Mountain

    1935 Print · USGS

    Buncombe County in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape shaped by mountain transit and social institutions. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Tabernacle Ch, Pleasant Grove Sch, and the remote Mountain Orphanage along the rail-and-river corridor.

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40. 1935 Map of Barnardsville

    

    1935 Barnardsville

    1935 Print · USGS

    Barnardsville and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the mid-1930s before modern development altered these mountain hollows. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Whitaker Cem and locate vanished centers of community like Just PO and Sodom.

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43. 1935 Map of Craggy Pinnacle

    

    1935 Craggy Pinnacle

    1935 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of Buncombe County are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a transition from remote mountain homesteads to early forestry and recreational sites. Genealogists can trace family names at Beetree Cem and Huey Cem, or locate landmarks like Camp Sequoyah and Union Valley Ch.

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46. 1936 Map of Marshall

    

    1936 Marshall

    1936 Print · USGS

    Madison County's river-driven economy is on full display in the mid-1930s, centered on the tight bends of the French Broad River. Researchers can trace old mountain schools and community hubs like Madison Seminary, Redmon Dam, and the Old Station Cem.

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49. 1936 Map of Sandymush

    

    1936 Sandymush

    1936 Print · USGS

    Buncombe and Madison Counties are captured in the mid-1930s as high-country communities transitioned toward modern road systems. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous mountain houses and rural landmarks like Sandymush Brick Ch, Gentrys Mill, and Lusk Chapel.

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52. 1936 Map of Enka

    

    1936 Enka

    1936 Print · USGS

    Mid-1930s Buncombe County comes into focus as the Hominy Creek valley begins its industrial transformation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Enka, Candler, and vanished landmarks like the Pisgah Industrial Institute and Lake Ashnoca.

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55. 1936 Map of Weaverville

    

    1936 Weaverville

    1936 Print · USGS

    Buncombe County in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of mountain settlements and river industry between Weaverville and Asheville. Genealogists and researchers can locate family landmarks like Garrison Cemetery and historic rural hubs such as Britten Cove School and Clarks Chapel.

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58. 1936 Map of Skyland

    

    1936 Skyland

    1936 Print · USGS

    Western North Carolina during the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of high ridges and developing river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local community roots through landmarks like Arden School, CCC Camp No 5, and Brickton Ch.

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61. 1936 Map of Hepco

    

    1936 Hepco

    1936 Print · USGS

    Haywood and Madison counties are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and rural valley communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like James Chapel Sch, Belmont Ch, and the settlement of Hepco near the Hepco Dam.

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64. 1936 Map of Fruitland

    

    1936 Fruitland

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge foothills of Henderson and Buncombe Counties come alive in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Fruitland Institute, Mountain Sanitarium, and rural sites like Tweed Chapel or Patty Chapel.

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67. 1936 Map of Mars Hill

    

    1936 Mars Hill

    1936 Print · USGS

    Madison and Buncombe counties meet in this mid-1930s survey of the Blue Ridge foothills during a period of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can locate dozens of country landmarks like CCC Camp Joe, the Abandoned Power Dam, and Old Bull Creek Ch.

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70. 1936 Map of Leicester

    

    1936 Leicester

    1936 Print · USGS

    Leicester and the surrounding Buncombe County townships appear here during the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of mountain farming and river-bound industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gudger Chapel, Sluder Cem, and the Alexander School.

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73. 1936 Map of Dunsmore Mountain

    

    1936 Dunsmore Mountain

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Pisgah National Forest region comes alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of remote mountain churches and early forest management. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Kelly Cem, Stony Fork Sch, and the high-elevation Buck Spring Lodge.

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