Old Maps of Buncombe County, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 96 historic maps of Buncombe County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Buncombe County.


Buncombe County, NC maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Asheville
    1894 Map of Asheville
    1894 Asheville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Waynesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Black Mountain, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Asheville
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Waynesville, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Black Mountain, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Pisgah
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Hendersonville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Pisgah
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Hendersonville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1907 Map of Saluda
    1907 Map of Saluda
    1907 Saluda
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Greer, Hendersonville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1935 Map of Cruso
    1935 Map of Cruso
    1935 Cruso
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Spring Hill, Cruso, and other nearby areas

  9. 1935 Map of Montreat
    1935 Map of Montreat
    1935 Montreat
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas

  10. 1935 Map of Canton
    1935 Map of Canton
    1935 Canton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Canton, Center Pigeon, and other nearby areas

  11. 1935 Map of Black Brothers
    1935 Map of Black Brothers
    1935 Black Brothers
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Murchison, Eskota, and other nearby areas

  12. 1935 Map of Batcave
    1935 Map of Batcave
    1935 Batcave
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Bat Cave, Maxwell Mill, and other nearby areas

  13. 1935 Map of Black Mountain
    1935 Map of Black Mountain
    1935 Black Mountain
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and other nearby areas

  14. 1935 Map of Barnardsville
    1935 Map of Barnardsville
    1935 Barnardsville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Barnardsville, Rockview, and other nearby areas

  15. 1935 Map of Craggy Pinnacle
    1935 Map of Craggy Pinnacle
    1935 Craggy Pinnacle
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Swannanoa, and other nearby areas

  16. 1936 Map of Marshall
    1936 Map of Marshall
    1936 Marshall
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Marshall, Rollins, and other nearby areas

  17. 1936 Map of Sandymush
    1936 Map of Sandymush
    1936 Sandymush
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Canto, Sandymush, and other nearby areas

  18. 1936 Map of Enka
    1936 Map of Enka
    1936 Enka
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Bent Creek, and other nearby areas

  19. 1936 Map of Weaverville
    1936 Map of Weaverville
    1936 Weaverville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Woodfin, and other nearby areas

  20. 1936 Map of Skyland
    1936 Map of Skyland
    1936 Skyland
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Asheville, Fletcher, and other nearby areas

  21. 1936 Map of Hepco
    1936 Map of Hepco
    1936 Hepco
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Fines Creek, Cove, and other nearby areas

  22. 1936 Map of Fruitland
    1936 Map of Fruitland
    1936 Fruitland
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Fletcher, Fruitland, and other nearby areas

  23. 1936 Map of Mars Hill
    1936 Map of Mars Hill
    1936 Mars Hill
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Mars Hill, Sexton, and other nearby areas

  24. 1936 Map of Leicester
    1936 Map of Leicester
    1936 Leicester
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Woodfin, Juno, and other nearby areas

  25. 1936 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1936 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1936 Dunsmore Mountain
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Buncombe County, including Bent Creek, Beaverdam, and other nearby areas

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