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Old Maps of Yellow Creek, North Carolina

Explore 16 old maps of Yellow Creek, spanning from 1935 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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  1. 1935 Map of Fontana
    1935 Map of Fontana
    1935 Fontana
    1935 Print · USGS
    Graham County and the Little Tennessee River valley are shown here just prior to the massive Tennessee Valley Authority dam projects of the late 1930s. Researchers can trace the original river course and rail lines, locating the Fontana Copper Mine, Rymers Ferry, and the Yellow Creek Cem.
  4. 1940 Map of Fontana, 1956 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Fontana
    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.
  10. 1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Knoxville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains are shown here at a peak of mid-century development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Gatlinburg, Waynesville, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation across the high ridges.
  13. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians of Tennessee and North Carolina are mapped here during the mid-twentieth century as new highways reached the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography between Knoxville and Asheville, locating family landmarks near Fontana Lake or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Knoxville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians come alive in the 1950s, showing the intersection of new national park tourism and deep-rooted mountain industry. Trace old rail lines like the Clinchfield RR and find high-altitude landmarks from Mt Le Conte to the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Fontana Dam, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Fontana Dam, 1964 Print
    1961 Fontana Dam
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the rugged border of the Great Smokies and Nantahala National Forest shows a landscape shaped by water and timber. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Proctor Field Gap Cem and Fontana Cem or trace the early Appalachian Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Knoxville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and Great Smokies are captured here during the mid-sixties, showing the rugged borderlands of Tennessee and North Carolina. Researchers can trace historic mountain routes like U S 441, the expanse of Pisgah National Forest, and the growing footprints of Asheville and Knoxville.
  25. 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.
  28. 1983 Map of Fontana Lake
    1983 Map of Fontana Lake
    1983 Fontana Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's high peaks and reservoir-carved valleys are documented here during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mountain communities of Bryson City and Franklin or explore the boundaries of the Qualla Boundary.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2000 Map of Fontana Dam, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Fontana Dam, 2001 Print
    2000 Fontana Dam
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Great Smoky Mountains and the massive Tennessee Valley Authority hydro-projects define this Graham County landscape at the start of the millennium. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail, locate family sites at Payne Cem, or find the Fontana Copper Mine.
  34. 2011 Map of Fontana Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fontana Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Fontana Dam
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Yellow Creek, including Fontana Dam, Rymers Ferry, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Fontana Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fontana Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Fontana Dam
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Yellow Creek, including Fontana Dam, Rymers Ferry, and other nearby areas
  40. 2016 Map of Fontana Dam, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Fontana Dam, 2016 Print
    2016 Fontana Dam
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Yellow Creek, including Fontana Dam, Rymers Ferry, and other nearby areas
  43. 2019 Map of Fontana Dam, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Fontana Dam, 2019 Print
    2019 Fontana Dam
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Yellow Creek, including Fontana Dam, Rymers Ferry, and other nearby areas
  46. 2022 Map of Fontana Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fontana Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Fontana Dam
    2022 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina mountains come into focus in this recent survey showing the massive hydroelectric infrastructure and preserved wilderness areas. Researchers can trace family history at Welch Cove Cem or locate the historic river crossing at Rymers Ferry.
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