1800s (19th Century) Maps of Clay County, North Carolina

Explore 11 historic maps of Clay County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Clay County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


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

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