Old Maps of Cherokee County, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 103 historic maps of Cherokee County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Cherokee County.


Cherokee County, NC maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Map of Dahlonega
    1886 Dahlonega
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas

  2. 1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Ellijay
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Dahlonega
    1892 Map of Dahlonega
    1892 Dahlonega
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Ellijay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Map of Murphy
    1893 Murphy
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Madisonville, Englewood, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1896 Map of Dahlonega
    1896 Map of Dahlonega
    1896 Dahlonega
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas

  7. 1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Ellijay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Dahlonega
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Ellijay
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1914 Map of Murphy
    1914 Map of Murphy
    1914 Murphy
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Madisonville, Englewood, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1927 Map of Big Junction
    1927 Map of Big Junction
    1927 Big Junction
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Monroe County, Graham County, and other nearby areas

  12. 1933 Map of Haw Knob
    1933 Map of Haw Knob
    1933 Haw Knob
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Tariffville, Waucheesi, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1933 Map of Bald River Falls
    1933 Map of Bald River Falls
    1933 Bald River Falls
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Waucheesi, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  14. 1933 Map of Bushnell
    1933 Map of Bushnell
    1933 Bushnell
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Bear Creek, Fairview, and other nearby areas

  15. 1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Murphy
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Murphy, Regal, and other nearby areas

  16. 1934 Map of Persimmon Creek
    1934 Map of Persimmon Creek
    1934 Persimmon Creek
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Friendship, Oak Park, and other nearby areas

  17. 1934 Map of McDaniel Bald
    1934 Map of McDaniel Bald
    1934 McDaniel Bald
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Ebenezer, Cherokee County Community, and other nearby areas

  18. 1934 Map of Unaka
    1934 Map of Unaka
    1934 Unaka
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Hiwassee Village, Violet, and other nearby areas

  19. 1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Map of Murphy
    1934 Murphy
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Murphy, Regal, and other nearby areas

  20. 1934 Map of Tellico Plains
    1934 Map of Tellico Plains
    1934 Tellico Plains
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Tellico Plains, Coker Creek, and other nearby areas

  21. 1935 Map of Tellico
    1935 Map of Tellico
    1935 Tellico
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Madisonville, Englewood, and other nearby areas

  22. 1935 Map of Peachtree
    1935 Map of Peachtree
    1935 Peachtree
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Peachtree, Mission, and other nearby areas

  23. 1935 Map of Ivylog
    1935 Map of Ivylog
    1935 Ivylog
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Bethlehem, Ivylog, and other nearby areas

  24. 1935 Map of Mineral Bluff
    1935 Map of Mineral Bluff
    1935 Mineral Bluff
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including McCaysville, Blue Ridge, and other nearby areas

  25. 1935 Map of Robbinsville
    1935 Map of Robbinsville
    1935 Robbinsville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Cherokee County, including Robbinsville, Lake Santeetlah, and other nearby areas

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