1970s Maps of Graham County, North Carolina

Explore 7 historic maps of Graham County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Graham County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Graham County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Graham County, NC maps

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  1. 1976 Map of Wesser
    1976 Map of Wesser
    1976 Wesser
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's river valleys and high ridges are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the development of mountain hamlets like Wesser and Almond near the waters of Fontana Lake.

  2. 1976 Map of Robbinsville, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Robbinsville, 1978 Print
    1976 Robbinsville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Robbinsville and the high mountain ridges of Graham County are shown in detail during the mid-seventies. Trace the 1970s shoreline of Santeetlah Lake and locate rural communities like Milltown, Sweetgum, and Tulula.

  3. 1976 Map of Hewitt, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Hewitt, 1978 Print
    1976 Hewitt
    1978 Print · USGS
    The southern Appalachians of Western North Carolina are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the deep river gorges and mountain settlements. Researchers can trace land patterns along the Nantahala River and locate small communities like Hewitt and Beechertown.

  4. 1976 Map of Noland Creek, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Noland Creek, 1978 Print
    1976 Noland Creek
    1978 Print · USGS
    Swain County in the mid-1970s is defined by the expansive, winding waters of Fontana Lake as it snakes through the mountain terrain. Researchers can trace the original river paths of the Tuckasegee River and find landmarks like Roundhill.

  5. 1976 Map of Santeetlah Creek, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Santeetlah Creek, 1978 Print
    1976 Santeetlah Creek
    1978 Print · USGS
    Graham County in the mid-1970s is seen here in high-resolution photographic detail, capturing the dense forests and remote settlements of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the banks of Santeetlah Creek and find the small community of Dentons nestled in the Snowbird Mountains.

  6. 1976 Map of Tuskeegee, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Tuskeegee, 1978 Print
    1976 Tuskeegee
    1978 Print · USGS
    The mountain community of Tuskeegee and the deep waters of Fontana Lake are captured in high detail during the 1970s. Trace the winding shoreline of the Little Tennessee River and the heights of Welch Ridge.

  7. 1976 Map of Fontana Dam, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Fontana Dam, 1978 Print
    1976 Fontana Dam
    1978 Print · USGS
    Graham County and the southern Appalachian landscape are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey just south of the Great Smoky Mountains. Researchers can trace the layout of Fontana Village and the massive infrastructure of Fontana Dam along the Little Tennessee River.

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