Old Maps of Pleasant Grove, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Pleasant Grove. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Pleasant Grove, 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 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.

  4. 1942 Map of Weaverville, 1954 Print
    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.

  5. 1943 Map of Weaverville
    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.
    2 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. 1962 Map of Weaverville, 1965 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 1976 Map of Weaverville, 1979 Print
    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.

  12. 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

  13. 1997 Map of Weaverville, 2001 Print
    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.

  14. 2022 Map of Weaverville, 2022 Print
    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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