1970s Maps of Haywood County, North Carolina

Explore 5 historic maps of Haywood 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 Haywood 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 Haywood County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Haywood County, NC maps

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  1. 1976 Map of Bunches Bald, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Bunches Bald, 1978 Print
    1976 Bunches Bald
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Swain County are captured in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial photography. Hikers and local historians can trace the steep drainages of Raven Fork and identify prominent peaks like Bunches Bald and Barnett Knob.

  2. 1976 Map of Mount Guyot, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Mount Guyot, 1979 Print
    1976 Mount Guyot
    1979 Print · USGS
    High in the Great Smoky Mountains during the mid-1970s, this aerial orthophoto captures the wilderness border between Tennessee and North Carolina. Trace the ridgelines from Mount Guyot to Tricorner Knob and the rugged descent of the Raven Fork.

  3. 1976 Map of Dellwood, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Dellwood, 1979 Print
    1976 Dellwood
    1979 Print · USGS
    Mid-century mountain life in western North Carolina comes into focus through this 1970s aerial survey. You can trace the valley settlements of Maggie and Dellwood alongside the forested heights of Moody Top and Cataloochee.

  4. 1976 Map of Luftee Knob, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Luftee Knob, 1979 Print
    1976 Luftee Knob
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Smokies are captured in this mid-seventies orthophotoquad, showing the dense timber and deep drainages of Haywood County. Researchers can trace the elevation changes and land cover from Luftee Knob across to Big Cataloochee Mountain.

  5. 1976 Map of Cove Creek Gap, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Cove Creek Gap, 1979 Print
    1976 Cove Creek Gap
    1979 Print · USGS
    Haywood County is captured in the mid-seventies, showing the steep mountain landscape before further development. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Pigeon River and identify topographic landmarks like Cove Creek Gap and White Oak Mountain.

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