Old Maps of Pleasant Grove, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

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. 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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7. 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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10. 1942 Map of Weaverville, 1954 Print

    

    1942 Weaverville

    1954 Print · USGS

    Buncombe County's highland terrain in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of mountain settlements and river-valley rail lines. Family historians can locate specific landmarks including Clarks Chapel, the Brittain Cove Sch, and the winding French Broad River.

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13. 1943 Map of Weaverville

    

    1943 Weaverville

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Buncombe County foothills north of Asheville appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of upland coves and developing mountain communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate family-named landmarks and old meeting houses like Clarks Chapel, Garrison Cem, and the Brittain Cove Sch.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1962 Map of Weaverville, 1965 Print

    

    1962 Weaverville

    1965 Print · USGS

    Buncombe County underwent significant development in the early sixties as the suburbs of Asheville pushed north toward Weaverville. Local researchers can trace family roots through sites like Coles Cem, find the Asheville-Weaverville Speedway, and locate the historic Craggy Prison near the river.

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28. 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.

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31. 1976 Map of Weaverville, 1979 Print

    

    1976 Weaverville

    1979 Print · USGS

    The northern corridor of the French Broad valley comes to life in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace land use and development patterns between Weaverville and Stocksville, or locate family sites near Reynolds Mountain.

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34. 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.

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37. 1997 Map of Weaverville, 2001 Print

    

    1997 Weaverville

    2001 Print · USGS

    Buncombe County's transition from rural mountain coves to suburban corridors is captured here during the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Whitted Knob and Garrison Cem, or locate landmarks such as the Asheville Weaverville Speedway and Craggy Prison.

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40. 2022 Map of Weaverville, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Weaverville

    2022 Print · USGS

    Buncombe County's mountain settlements and river valleys are captured here as they appeared in 2022. Researchers can trace family plots at West Memorial Park Cem or explore the rugged terrain near Stoney Knob and the French Broad River.

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