Old Maps of Paint Fork, North Carolina for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Paint Fork. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Paint Fork's past.


Paint Fork, NC maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 1946 Map of Craggy Pinnacle, 1972 Print
    1946 Map of Craggy Pinnacle, 1972 Print
    1946 Craggy Pinnacle
    1972 Print · USGS
    Buncombe County high country is documented here just after the war as the mountain gaps and valleys supported small rural communities. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family sites like Ballard Cem, early structures at Blackberry Inn, and landmarks along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Craggy Pinnacle
    1947 Map of Craggy Pinnacle
    1947 Craggy Pinnacle
    1947 Print · USGS
    Buncombe County's high ridges and coves are documented here in the late forties as the Blue Ridge Parkway was still a fresh addition to the skyline. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Ballard Cem, Paint Fork Chapel, and the community at Riceville.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  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. 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

  11. 1997 Map of Craggy Pinnacle, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Craggy Pinnacle, 2001 Print
    1997 Craggy Pinnacle
    2001 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains are documented here in the late twentieth century, showing the rugged interface of national forest land and remote settlements. Researchers can trace family sites like Ballard Cem, local landmarks like Rattlesnake Lodge, and the early development of Riceville.

  12. 2022 Map of Craggy Pinnacle, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Craggy Pinnacle, 2022 Print
    2022 Craggy Pinnacle
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Buncombe County are detailed here as they appear today, spanning the heights between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can locate several remote burial sites like Huey Cemetery and Webb Cemetery or trace the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Craggy Gardens.

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