1940s Maps of Clay County, North Carolina

Explore 15 historic maps of Clay County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Clay County, NC maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Osborn
    1941 Map of Osborn
    1941 Osborn
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Hiawassee, Presley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Hiawassee
    1941 Map of Hiawassee
    1941 Hiawassee
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Hiawassee, Young Harris, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Gumlog, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Gumlog, 1960 Print
    1941 Gumlog
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Blairsville, Gumlog, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1941 Map of Ivylog, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Ivylog, 1960 Print
    1941 Ivylog
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Bethlehem, Ivylog, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Wayah Bald
    1942 Map of Wayah Bald
    1942 Wayah Bald
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Rainbow Springs, Topton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of Hiawassee
    1942 Map of Hiawassee
    1942 Hiawassee
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Hiawassee, Young Harris, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1942 Map of Ivylog
    1942 Map of Ivylog
    1942 Ivylog
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Bethlehem, Ivylog, and other nearby areas

  8. 1942 Map of Gumlog
    1942 Map of Gumlog
    1942 Gumlog
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Blairsville, Gumlog, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1943 Map of Osborn
    1943 Map of Osborn
    1943 Osborn
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Hiawassee, Presley, and other nearby areas

  10. 1946 Map of Dillard, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Dillard, 1956 Print
    1946 Dillard
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Clayton, Mountain City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1946 Map of Hightower Bald, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Hightower Bald, 1956 Print
    1946 Hightower Bald
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Persimmon, Blalock, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1946 Map of Prentiss, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Prentiss, 1957 Print
    1946 Prentiss
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including McDonald Mill, Otto, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Prentiss
    1947 Map of Prentiss
    1947 Prentiss
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including McDonald Mill, Otto, and other nearby areas

  14. 1947 Map of Hightower Bald
    1947 Map of Hightower Bald
    1947 Hightower Bald
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Persimmon, Blalock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1947 Map of Dillard
    1947 Map of Dillard
    1947 Dillard
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Clayton, Mountain City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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