1930s Maps of Buncombe County, North Carolina

Explore 19 historic maps of Buncombe 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 Buncombe County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Buncombe County, NC maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Cruso
    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.

  2. 1935 Map of Montreat
    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.

  3. 1935 Map of Canton
    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.

  4. 1935 Map of Black Brothers
    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.

  5. 1935 Map of Batcave
    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.

  6. 1935 Map of Black Mountain
    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.

  7. 1935 Map of Barnardsville
    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.

  8. 1935 Map of Craggy Pinnacle
    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.

  9. 1936 Map of Marshall
    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.

  10. 1936 Map of Sandymush
    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.

  11. 1936 Map of Enka
    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.

  12. 1936 Map of Weaverville
    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.

  13. 1936 Map of Skyland
    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.

  14. 1936 Map of Hepco
    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.

  15. 1936 Map of Fruitland
    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.

  16. 1936 Map of Mars Hill
    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.

  17. 1936 Map of Leicester
    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.

  18. 1936 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    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.

  19. 1936 Map of Asheville
    1936 Map of Asheville
    1936 Asheville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Asheville and its surrounding mountain townships are captured in detail during the mid-1930s as the city expanded along the river valleys. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Violet Hill Cem, locate the early grounds of Eliada Orphans Home, or explore the rail-dependent corridor of Murphy Junction.

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