Old Maps of Cherokee County Community, North Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cherokee County Community with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Cherokee County Community has changed over the decades.


Cherokee County Community, NC maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Murphy
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Unaka Mountains and Hiwassee River valley are captured here in the late 19th century, showing a landscape of remote mountain gaps and early industry. Researchers can find old mining sites like Isabella Mine, river crossings such as Prince Fy., and rail stops at Hiwassee Sta..
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1914 Map of Murphy
    1914 Map of Murphy
    1914 Murphy
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-North Carolina borderlands come to life in this early twentieth-century survey, showcasing a landscape of mountain ridges and river-driven commerce. Researchers can trace the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to old stops like Apalachia Sta or locate the historic Prince Ferry and White Cliff Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Murphy
    1934 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at the height of the mid-thirties TVA era reveals a landscape shaped by river junctions and dual rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family life through landmarks like Rogers Chapel, Martin Creek Sch, and the industrial activity at the Talc Mine.

  4. 1934 Map of McDaniel Bald
    1934 Map of McDaniel Bald
    1934 McDaniel Bald
    1934 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a network of high-elevation gaps and remote mountain schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bryson Cem, Ebenezer, and schools including Owl Creek Sch and Davis Creek Sch.

  5. 1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Murphy
    1934 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina during the mid-thirties reveals a mountain landscape transitioning from resource extraction to managed forest. Researchers can trace family roots at Old Friendship Cem or locate industrial sites like Culberson Mine and Regal Sta.

  6. 1935 Map of Peachtree
    1935 Map of Peachtree
    1935 Peachtree
    1935 Print · USGS
    Cherokee and Clay counties appear here in the mid-1930s, showing the mountain communities along the Hiwassee River. Genealogists and historians can locate the John C Campbell Folk Sch, Sally Nebo Ch, and the site of Andrews Dam.

  7. 1935 Map of Marble
    1935 Map of Marble
    1935 Marble
    1935 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County enters a period of industrial growth in the mid-1930s as the Valley River becomes a corridor for rail and mining. Researchers can trace the heritage of Marble, locate the Talc Mine, and find family sites like Moss Cem or Oak Grove Sch.

  8. 1935 Map of Andrews
    1935 Map of Andrews
    1935 Andrews
    1935 Print · USGS
    Mid-1930s Cherokee County centers on the rail-driven town of Andrews as it sits between the Snowbird Mountains and Tusquitee Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Valleytown Cem, the Junaluska Sch, and the unique Valley River Tunnel.

  9. 1937 Map of Peachtree, 1957 Print
    1937 Map of Peachtree, 1957 Print
    1937 Peachtree
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's river valleys and mountain ridges are captured in the late 1930s as agricultural life centered around Brasstown and Peachtree. Researchers can locate historic rural sites like the Campbell Folk School, Jones Mill, and Wells Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1938 Map of Andrews
    1938 Map of Andrews
    1938 Andrews
    1938 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina mountain life is centered on the Andrews valley in the late thirties as the Southern railroad connects these high peaks. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes through Granny Squirrel Gap, locate the Valleytown Cem, or find the State Prison Camp.
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1938 Map of Fowler Bend
    1938 Map of Fowler Bend
    1938 Fowler Bend
    1938 Print · USGS
    The mountain landscape of Cherokee County is captured in the mid-1930s, just as the Nottely Dam began reshaping the river valleys. Local historians can trace early community hubs like Dockery Store, the L & N RR, and the Henson Donation Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1938 Map of Peachtree
    1938 Map of Peachtree
    1938 Peachtree
    1938 Print · USGS
    Cherokee and Clay Counties are shown here in the late thirties, a period when rural electrification projects began to intersect with traditional mountain communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Campbell Folk School, Wells Cem, and many local congregations including Mission Ch.

  13. 1938 Map of Marble
    1938 Map of Marble
    1938 Marble
    1938 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina’s mountain valleys are captured here in the late 1930s as the rail-and-river economy centered on Marble thrived. Researchers can locate early schools and churches like Slow Creek Sch and Fairview Ch, alongside industrial markers like Terrazzo Switch.
    6 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Chattanooga
    1953 Map of Chattanooga
    1953 Chattanooga
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee in the early fifties shows a landscape reshaped by river management and rail power. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry through riverside towns or locate the preserved grounds of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.

  15. 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.

  16. 1957 Map of Mc Daniel Bald, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mc Daniel Bald, 1958 Print
    1957 Mc Daniel Bald
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County’s high ridges and national forest lands are captured in the late fifties as the Joe Brown Highway connected remote valley settlements. Researchers can trace family roots at Bryson Cemetery or locate old community centers like Grandview and White Church School.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Murphy, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Murphy, 1958 Print
    1957 Murphy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Murphy and the rugged Nottely River valley are captured in the late fifties, showing the interplay of forest land and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can locate family cemeteries like Old Martins Creek Cem, local institutions such as Murphy High Sch, and the historical bounds of the Cherokee Indian Land Donation.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 1957 Map of Chattanooga, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Chattanooga, 1966 Print
    1957 Chattanooga
    1966 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of massive hydroelectric reservoirs and emerging industrial sites like the Atomic Energy Commission (Oak Ridge Area). Trace the rail networks of the Southern Ry through Chattanooga or locate family-named ridges across the Cumberland Plateau.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1959 Map of Chattanooga
    1959 Map of Chattanooga
    1959 Chattanooga
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee is shown here during a decade of industrial growth and hydroelectric development. Trace the regional rail networks of the Southern Ry and find landmark sites like Lookout Mountain, Fall Creek Falls State Park, and Chattanooga.

  21. 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

  22. 1960 Map of Chattanooga
    1960 Map of Chattanooga
    1960 Chattanooga
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee and the southern Appalachians are shown here at the height of the river-management era. You can trace the valley rail lines and locate Lookout Mountain and the expansive waters of Chickamauga Reservoir.

  23. 1964 Map of Chattanooga
    1964 Map of Chattanooga
    1964 Chattanooga
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee and the western Carolinas appear in the mid-sixties as a powerhouse of river-driven industry and mountain wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town lineages along the Southern Ry or locate family landmarks near Watts Bar Lake and Tellico Plains.

  24. 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.

  25. 1981 Map of Cleveland
    1981 Map of Cleveland
    1981 Cleveland
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina are documented here in the early eighties, as the Tennessee Valley Authority managed the region's vast river and forest resources. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville or locate industrial sites in the Copper Basin and settlements like Ducktown.
    2 unique versions available

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