1940s Maps of Graham County, North Carolina

1. 1940 Map of Wesser

   

   1940 Wesser

   1940 Print · USGS

   The Nantahala Gorge and the winding Little Tennessee River define this high-country landscape as it appeared in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Watia Ch, Tabor Cem, and mountain schools like Hightower Sch.

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4. 1940 Map of Robbinsville

   

   1940 Robbinsville

   1940 Print · USGS

   Graham County is documented here at the start of the 1940s, showing the early development of Robbinsville and the surrounding mountain gaps. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Rice Cem, Massey Cem, and the Snowbird Cherokee Indian School.

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7. 1940 Map of Santeetlah Creek

   

   1940 Santeetlah Creek

   1940 Print · USGS

   Graham County's wilderness is shown here in the 1940s, just as the landscape was being defined by federal forests and the waters of Santeetlah Lake. Researchers can locate family landmarks like John Teeseteska or trace the early paths to Mt Nebo Ch and Snowbird Sch.

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10. 1940 Map of Judson

    

    1940 Judson

    1940 Print · USGS

    Swain County's river valleys appear here just before the completion of the Fontana Dam transformed the landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Woody Cem and Monteith Cem or trace the old Southern Railway through the now-submerged town of Judson.

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13. 1940 Map of Fontana, 1956 Print

    

    1940 Fontana

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest meet here just before the era of massive dam projects changed the valley forever. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the ridges or find the Fontana Copper Mine and Rymer Ferry.

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16. 1940 Map of Tapoco, 1956 Print

    

    1940 Tapoco

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1940s as hydroelectric power and federal forest conservation reshape the mountains. Trace historic family sites and early infrastructure including Orr Cemetery, Beers School, and the Calderwood Dam.

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19. 1940 Map of Proctor, 1958 Print

    

    1940 Proctor

    1958 Print · USGS

    Swain County is captured in 1940 as the Little Tennessee River valley prepares for the rising waters of the new reservoir. Researchers can trace the original locations of Proctor, Marcus, and Dorsey alongside family landmarks like Pilkey Cem and Fairview Sch.

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22. 1940 Map of Hewitt, 1958 Print

    

    1940 Hewitt

    1958 Print · USGS

    Western North Carolina's high mountain gaps and river gorges are captured here during a period of significant hydroelectric and forest service development. Researchers can trace the early Appalachian Trail or locate family sites like Jenkins Cem, Rowlin Sch, and the riverside station at Hewitt.

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25. 1941 Map of Fontana

    

    1941 Fontana

    1941 Print · USGS

    The North Carolina mountains meet the Tennessee Valley in this early wartime survey of Graham County and the Smokies. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, locate the Fontana Copper Mine, and find the Yellow Creek Cem.

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28. 1941 Map of Tapoco

    

    1941 Tapoco

    1941 Print · USGS

    The Little Tennessee River border between North Carolina and Tennessee is captured here during the 1940s buildup of hydroelectric power. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail through Deals Gap or locate remote sites like Beers Sch and Orr Cem.

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31. 1941 Map of Judson

    

    1941 Judson

    1941 Print · USGS

    Swain County's river valleys and mountain gaps are documented here just before the era of major hydroelectric flooding. Researchers can trace vanished homesites, family cemeteries like Woody Cem, and defunct mountain schools including Round Hill Sch and Noland Creek Sch.

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34. 1941 Map of Hewitt

    

    1941 Hewitt

    1941 Print · USGS

    Graham County and the Nantahala Gorge are captured here in the early 1940s as new hydroelectric infrastructure began to reshape the mountain landscape. Researchers can trace the Southern Railway past Beechertown or locate historic sites like Jenkins Cem and Hewitt Ch.

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37. 1941 Map of Proctor

    

    1941 Proctor

    1941 Print · USGS

    Swain and Graham Counties are shown here in the early 1940s, as the Southern railroad still tracked the winding Little Tennessee River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Proctor Cem, Fairview Sch, and the remote settlement of Japan.

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40. 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.

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