1940s Maps of Henderson County, North Carolina

Explore 19 historic maps of Henderson County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Henderson County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Henderson County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Henderson County, NC maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Black Mountain, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Black Mountain, 1957 Print
    1941 Black Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Fruitland
    1942 Map of Fruitland
    1942 Fruitland
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Fletcher, Fruitland, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Horse Shoe
    1942 Map of Horse Shoe
    1942 Horse Shoe
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Hendersonville, Mills River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Skyland, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Skyland, 1956 Print
    1942 Skyland
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Asheville, Fletcher, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1957 Print
    1942 Dunsmore Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Bent Creek, Beaverdam, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Black Mountain
    1943 Map of Black Mountain
    1943 Black Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and other nearby areas

  7. 1943 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Bent Creek, Beaverdam, and other nearby areas

  8. 1943 Map of Skyland
    1943 Map of Skyland
    1943 Skyland
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Asheville, Fletcher, and other nearby areas

  9. 1945 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1957 Print
    1945 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1957 Print
    1945 Pisgah Forest
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Brevard, Mills River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1946 Map of Standingstone Mtn., 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Standingstone Mtn., 1947 Print
    1946 Standingstone Mtn.
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Jeter Mountain Terrace, Greenville County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1946 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1947 Print
    1946 Pisgah Forest
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Brevard, Mills River, and other nearby areas

  12. 1946 Map of Zirconia, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Zirconia, 1957 Print
    1946 Zirconia
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Flat Rock, Mount Olivet, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1946 Map of Bat Cave, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Bat Cave, 1957 Print
    1946 Bat Cave
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Bat Cave, Maxwell Mill, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  14. 1946 Map of Hendersonville, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Hendersonville, 1957 Print
    1946 Hendersonville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Hendersonville, Flat Rock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1946 Map of Cliffield Mtn, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Cliffield Mtn, 1957 Print
    1946 Cliffield Mtn
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Copper Ford, Saconon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1947 Map of Bat Cave
    1947 Map of Bat Cave
    1947 Bat Cave
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Bat Cave, Maxwell Mill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1947 Map of Hendersonville
    1947 Map of Hendersonville
    1947 Hendersonville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Hendersonville, Flat Rock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1947 Map of Zirconia
    1947 Map of Zirconia
    1947 Zirconia
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Flat Rock, Mount Olivet, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1947 Map of Cliffield Mtn.
    1947 Map of Cliffield Mtn.
    1947 Cliffield Mtn.
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson County, including Copper Ford, Saconon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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