Old Maps of Topton, North Carolina

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Topton, NC maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Topton
    1935 Map of Topton
    1935 Topton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina’s mountain timber and rail landscape is captured here in the mid-thirties as federal relief work takes root. Trace the winding Ritter Lumber RR alongside CCC Camp No F 13 and the remote settlement of Aquone.

  2. 1935 Map of Wayah Bald
    1935 Map of Wayah Bald
    1935 Wayah Bald
    1935 Print · USGS
    High in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the mid-1930s, this survey reveals the isolated homesteads and forest tracts of Macon County. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Marshall Chapel, Oakdale Sch, and the remote Kyle PO or Flats PO.

  3. 1942 Map of Wayah Bald
    1942 Map of Wayah Bald
    1942 Wayah Bald
    1942 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Nantahala Mountains come to life in this mid-century survey of Macon and Clay Counties. Researchers can trace the heritage of remote settlements like Rainbow Springs and locate local landmarks such as Marshall Chapel or Oakdale Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1957 Map of Topton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Topton, 1959 Print
    1957 Topton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high mountain country of Macon and Cherokee counties is shown here during the peak of mid-century hydroelectric development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Southern railroad through Topton or locate the remote Nantahala No 2 Ch near the reservoir.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1983 Map of Fontana Lake
    1983 Map of Fontana Lake
    1983 Fontana Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's high peaks and reservoir-carved valleys are documented here during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mountain communities of Bryson City and Franklin or explore the boundaries of the Qualla Boundary.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Topton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Topton, 2011 Print
    2011 Topton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Topton, including Aquone, Macon County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Topton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Topton, 2013 Print
    2013 Topton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Topton, including Aquone, Macon County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Topton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Topton, 2016 Print
    2016 Topton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Topton, including Aquone, Macon County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Topton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Topton, 2019 Print
    2019 Topton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Topton, including Aquone, Macon County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Topton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Topton, 2022 Print
    2022 Topton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high mountain gaps and river valleys of western North Carolina appear here in contemporary detail. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and small settlements like Aquone and Topton, or follow the winding Bartram Trail - Nantahala Trl through the peaks.

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