Old Maps of Haywood County, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

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Haywood County, NC maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's high mountain reaches are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began to transform the region. Trace early transport routes like the Western North Carolina Railroad and Cowee Tunnel alongside old settlements at Franklin and Quallatown.

  2. 1893 Map of Mt Guyot
    1893 Map of Mt Guyot
    1893 Mt Guyot
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the 1890s, when isolated mountain coves and river towns relied on the Virginia and Georgia Railroad. Researchers can trace old family sites and transport routes through Fair Garden, Jones Cove, and along the Elliot Ferry Road.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1894 Map of Asheville
    1894 Map of Asheville
    1894 Asheville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Asheville and the French Broad River valley are shown here in the 1890s, when rail travel was transforming the Southern Appalachians. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gudgers Mill, Pendletons Mill, and the early development of Biltmore.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Cowee
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge foothills appear here in the 1890s, when the railroad first began to penetrate the high gaps. Trace family roots and mountain industry through old settlements like Quallatown, Sylva, and the Cowee Tunnel engineering site.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Map of Asheville
    1901 Asheville
    1901 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a mountain landscape adapting to the arrival of major railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks and early communities like Mars Hill, Hot Springs, and the estates at Biltmore.
    9 unique versions available

  6. 1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Pisgah
    1956 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina high country around the turn of the century reveals a land of timber tracts and emerging mountain retreats. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes to Buck Spring Lodge, follow the Southern RR tracks, and locate vanished settlements like Angeline and Calhoun.

  7. 1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Pisgah
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands at the turn of the century reveal a landscape of mountain river valleys and early timber frontiers. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named bridges and crossings like Graham Bridge or locate vanished settlements such as Grange and Retreat.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Cowee
    1907 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected river towns and high mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industry through landmarks like West Mill, Roanes Mill, and the many settlements along the Southern Railway.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1912 Map of Mt Guyot
    1912 Map of Mt Guyot
    1912 Mt Guyot
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early twentieth century, prior to the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Trace ancestral locations like Cataloochee and Smokemont or follow the Southern RR to Newport.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1935 Map of Cruso
    1935 Map of Cruso
    1935 Cruso
    1935 Print · USGS
    High in the Blue Ridge during the mid-thirties, the East Fork Pigeon River valley reveals a landscape of isolated mountain settlements and forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads near Cruso, locate the Quinn Cem, and follow the original path of State Highway No 284.

  11. 1935 Map of Newport
    1935 Map of Newport
    1935 Newport
    1935 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, this area of East Tennessee was a landscape of river-valley towns and mountain communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Rosenwald Sch, Jenkins Mill, and Bethel Ch.

  12. 1935 Map of Waynesville
    1935 Map of Waynesville
    1935 Waynesville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Waynesville and the surrounding Haywood County peaks are captured here in the mid-1930s as the regional economy balanced town industry with upland farming. Researchers can trace families near Greenhill Cem, locate the Cecil Sch, and follow the old routes of State Highway No 10.

  13. 1935 Map of Hartford
    1935 Map of Hartford
    1935 Hartford
    1935 Print · USGS
    Cocke County’s river valleys and mountain peaks are captured here in the mid-1930s as the national park took shape. Researchers can trace the river-economy through HARTFORD and Naillon Sta or locate family sites like Padgett Mill and Catons Grove.

  14. 1935 Map of Canton
    1935 Map of Canton
    1935 Canton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Canton and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in detail during the mid-1930s as the railroad and river economy flourished. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Roberson School, Piney Grove Church, and the settlement at Turnpike.

  15. 1935 Map of Sam Knob
    1935 Map of Sam Knob
    1935 Sam Knob
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Blue Ridge are captured in the mid-1930s just as the New Deal transformed the forest. Trace early landmarks like CCC Camp NC F 25 and Charley Creek Sch, or locate natural features like Devils Court House and Sam Knob.

  16. 1935 Map of Dellwood
    1935 Map of Dellwood
    1935 Dellwood
    1935 Print · USGS
    Haywood County in the mid-1930s is a landscape of high mountain coves and valley settlements at the edge of the Smokies. Genealogists can trace early family sites at Yarbrough Cem and Suttontown Sch or locate the community at Maggie.

  17. 1935 Map of Tuckaseigee
    1935 Map of Tuckaseigee
    1935 Tuckaseigee
    1935 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's high mountain valleys are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tuckaseigee River area underwent early TVA-era surveying. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Caney Fork Sch, Sols Creek Ch, and the settlement at Cowarts.

  18. 1935 Map of Clyde
    1935 Map of Clyde
    1935 Clyde
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Pigeon River valley comes into focus in the mid-1930s, showing the early development of Clyde and Waynesville. Genealogists can trace family names at Medford Cem or locate remote landmarks like the Chambers Fire Tower and Hyder Mtn Sch.

  19. 1935 Map of Hazelwood
    1935 Map of Hazelwood
    1935 Hazelwood
    1935 Print · USGS
    Haywood and Jackson counties meet along these high ridgelines during the mid-1930s, where the Southern railway climbs toward the clouds. Researchers can locate early family landmarks like Plott Cem, the Allen Creek Sch, and high-altitude settlements at Balsam and Clarks Siding.

  20. 1935 Map of Shining Rock
    1935 Map of Shining Rock
    1935 Shining Rock
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high country of Transylvania and Haywood counties is mapped here in the mid-1930s as federal conservation efforts took hold. Researchers can trace the early footprint of CCC Camp F 1 and locate landmarks like Silvermine and Lookingglass Rock.

  21. 1935 Map of Addie
    1935 Map of Addie
    1935 Addie
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Balsam Mountains and the Qualla Indian Reservation define this Jackson County landscape in the mid-thirties. Family historians can trace the Southern RR line to find rural community hubs like Beta, Scott Creek Sch, and Buff Creek Ch.

  22. 1935 Map of Lemon Gap
    1935 Map of Lemon Gap
    1935 Lemon Gap
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Madison County borderlands are shown in the mid-1930s as a network of gap settlements and mountain schools. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past early landmarks like the Joe PO. and Ebbs Mill.

  23. 1936 Map of Sandymush
    1936 Map of Sandymush
    1936 Sandymush
    1936 Print · USGS
    Buncombe and Madison Counties are captured in the mid-1930s as high-country communities transitioned toward modern road systems. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous mountain houses and rural landmarks like Sandymush Brick Ch, Gentrys Mill, and Lusk Chapel.

  24. 1936 Map of Bunches Bald
    1936 Map of Bunches Bald
    1936 Bunches Bald
    1936 Print · USGS
    The high ridges and tribal lands of Swain and Jackson counties are documented here in the mid-1930s as the national park system was taking shape. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Bunches Trail, locate the Peach Tree Ch, and study the early layout of the Cherokee Indian Reservation.

  25. 1936 Map of Hepco
    1936 Map of Hepco
    1936 Hepco
    1936 Print · USGS
    Haywood and Madison counties are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and rural valley communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like James Chapel Sch, Belmont Ch, and the settlement of Hepco near the Hepco Dam.

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