1940s Maps of Cherokee County, North Carolina

Explore 14 historic maps of Cherokee County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cherokee County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Cherokee County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Cherokee County, NC maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Robbinsville
    1940 Map of Robbinsville
    1940 Robbinsville
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Robbinsville, Lake Santeetlah, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Hewitt, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Hewitt, 1958 Print
    1940 Hewitt
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Bear Creek, Fairview, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Hewitt
    1941 Map of Hewitt
    1941 Hewitt
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Bear Creek, Fairview, and other nearby areas

  4. 1941 Map of Mineral Bluff, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Mineral Bluff, 1956 Print
    1941 Mineral Bluff
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including McCaysville, Blue Ridge, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1941 Map of Culberson, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Culberson, 1958 Print
    1941 Culberson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Morganton, McCullough, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1941 Map of Gumlog, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Gumlog, 1960 Print
    1941 Gumlog
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Blairsville, Gumlog, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1941 Map of Ivylog, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Ivylog, 1960 Print
    1941 Ivylog
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Bethlehem, Ivylog, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1942 Map of Wayah Bald
    1942 Map of Wayah Bald
    1942 Wayah Bald
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Rainbow Springs, Topton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1942 Map of Ivylog
    1942 Map of Ivylog
    1942 Ivylog
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Bethlehem, Ivylog, and other nearby areas

  10. 1942 Map of Culberson
    1942 Map of Culberson
    1942 Culberson
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Morganton, McCullough, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1942 Map of Gumlog
    1942 Map of Gumlog
    1942 Gumlog
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Blairsville, Gumlog, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1943 Map of Tellico
    1943 Map of Tellico
    1943 Tellico
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Madisonville, Englewood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1943 Map of Mineral Bluff
    1943 Map of Mineral Bluff
    1943 Mineral Bluff
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including McCaysville, Blue Ridge, and other nearby areas

  14. 1943 Map of Ducktown
    1943 Map of Ducktown
    1943 Ducktown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Copperhill, Ducktown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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