Old Maps of Clay County, North Carolina

Explore 77 old maps of Clay County, spanning from 1886 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Clay County, NC maps

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

  2. 1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Map of Walhalla
    1886 Walhalla
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Toccoa, Walhalla, and other nearby areas

  3. 1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Map of Ellijay
    1888 Ellijay
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas

  4. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Waynesville, Cullowhee, and other nearby areas

  5. 1892 Map of Dahlonega
    1892 Map of Dahlonega
    1892 Dahlonega
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1892 Map of Walhalla
    1892 Map of Walhalla
    1892 Walhalla
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Toccoa, Walhalla, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Map of Ellijay
    1892 Ellijay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas

  8. 1896 Map of Walhalla
    1896 Map of Walhalla
    1896 Walhalla
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Toccoa, Walhalla, and other nearby areas

  9. 1896 Map of Dahlonega
    1896 Map of Dahlonega
    1896 Dahlonega
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas

  10. 1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Cowee
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Waynesville, Cullowhee, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Map of Ellijay
    1898 Ellijay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Map of Dahlonega
    1903 Dahlonega
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Dahlonega, Cornelia, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Cowee
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Waynesville, Cullowhee, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Map of Ellijay
    1911 Ellijay
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Dahlonega, Ellijay, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1935 Map of Peachtree
    1935 Map of Peachtree
    1935 Peachtree
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Peachtree, Mission, and other nearby areas

  16. 1935 Map of Ivylog
    1935 Map of Ivylog
    1935 Ivylog
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Bethlehem, Ivylog, and other nearby areas

  17. 1935 Map of Osborn
    1935 Map of Osborn
    1935 Osborn
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Hiawassee, Presley, and other nearby areas

  18. 1935 Map of Rainbow Springs
    1935 Map of Rainbow Springs
    1935 Rainbow Springs
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Rainbow Springs, Macon County, and other nearby areas

  19. 1935 Map of Prentiss
    1935 Map of Prentiss
    1935 Prentiss
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including McDonald Mill, Otto, and other nearby areas

  20. 1935 Map of Shooting Creek
    1935 Map of Shooting Creek
    1935 Shooting Creek
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Elf, Shooting Creek, and other nearby areas

  21. 1935 Map of Burningtown Bald
    1935 Map of Burningtown Bald
    1935 Burningtown Bald
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Kyle, Slickrock Ford, and other nearby areas

  22. 1935 Map of Dillard
    1935 Map of Dillard
    1935 Dillard
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Clayton, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

  23. 1935 Map of Topton
    1935 Map of Topton
    1935 Topton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Topton, Aquone, and other nearby areas

  24. 1935 Map of Wayah Bald
    1935 Map of Wayah Bald
    1935 Wayah Bald
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Rainbow Springs, Topton, and other nearby areas

  25. 1935 Map of Andrews
    1935 Map of Andrews
    1935 Andrews
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Andrews, Cherokee County Community, and other nearby areas

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