Old Maps of Emma, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Emma. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Emma.


Emma, NC maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Asheville
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Asheville
    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.
    9 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 1943 Map of Asheville
    1943 Map of Asheville
    1943 Asheville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Asheville during the early 1940s shows a mountain city defined by its river valleys and new infrastructure like the Blue Ridge Parkway. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Violet Hill Cem, Inanda Ch, or the Eliada Orphans Home.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Knoxville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains are shown here at a peak of mid-century development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Gatlinburg, Waynesville, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation across the high ridges.

  6. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians of Tennessee and North Carolina are mapped here during the mid-twentieth century as new highways reached the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography between Knoxville and Asheville, locating family landmarks near Fontana Lake or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1961 Map of Asheville, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Asheville, 1965 Print
    1961 Asheville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Asheville and the French Broad River valley are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape balanced between mountain forest and urban expansion. Trace local history through Biltmore Forest, Sayles Village, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1976 Map of Asheville, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Asheville, 1979 Print
    1976 Asheville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Asheville in the late seventies is shown in photographic detail as the city expanded across its mountain river valleys. Trace the growth of neighborhoods like West Asheville and Biltmore or the natural course of the French Broad River.

  11. 1985 Map of Asheville
    1985 Map of Asheville
    1985 Asheville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina during the mid-eighties shows a region of deep mountain heritage and expanding highway networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Asheville alongside older rail corridors like the Clinchfield Railroad and the high elevations of Mount Mitchell.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2022 Map of Asheville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Asheville, 2022 Print
    2022 Asheville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Asheville and its surrounding mountain communities are captured in the early twenty-first century as the city balances its historic urban core with the surrounding wilderness. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through Riverside Cem, Woodlawn Cem, and the neighborhoods of Richmond Hill and Shiloh.

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