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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.

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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
    The Swannanoa Valley and the Blue Ridge crest come alive in this early 1940s survey. Genealogists can trace the institutional history of the State Hospital or locate family landmarks like Tabernacle Ch and Curteys Chapel.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Fruitland
    1942 Map of Fruitland
    1942 Fruitland
    1942 Print · USGS
    Henderson and Buncombe Counties are shown here just as the mountain landscape was being shaped by modern infrastructure in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Fruitland Cem, Christ Sch, and the Mountain Sanitarium.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Horse Shoe
    1942 Map of Horse Shoe
    1942 Horse Shoe
    1942 Print · USGS
    The French Broad River valley is captured here in the early 1940s as a thriving network of rail-side settlements and mountain gaps. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Mc Carson Cem, Oak Forest Ch, and the old Southern Railway line.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Skyland, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Skyland, 1956 Print
    1942 Skyland
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the mountain communities of Buncombe and Henderson counties were oriented around the French Broad River and the Southern railroad. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Britton Cem, St Johns Ch, and the old Brickton Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1942 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1957 Print
    1942 Dunsmore Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and deep coves of the Pisgah National Forest are meticulously mapped here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as Buck Spring Lodge, the Kelly Cem, and Pisgah Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Black Mountain
    1943 Map of Black Mountain
    1943 Black Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Black Mountain area in the early 1940s served as a critical hub for mountain institutions, from religious retreats to state health facilities. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Railway through the Swannanoa Gap or locate family-named landmarks like Isinglass Ridge and Garren Mountain.
  19. 1943 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Blue Ridge were a focus of federal forest management and early recreation during the early 1940s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the geography of Buck Spring Lodge, The Pink Beds, and the Kelly Cem.
  22. 1943 Map of Skyland
    1943 Map of Skyland
    1943 Skyland
    1943 Print · USGS
    Henderson and Buncombe County communities thrive along the river valleys and rail lines in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Fanning Chapel, Britton Cem, and the historic school at Valley Springs Sch.
  25. 1945 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1957 Print
    1945 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1957 Print
    1945 Pisgah Forest
    1957 Print · USGS
    Transylvania and Henderson counties are captured here at the end of the war, where mountain industry and wilderness meet. Researchers can trace the legacy of Ecusta, find family burial sites at Davidson River Cem, and locate rural landmarks like English Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of Standingstone Mtn., 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Standingstone Mtn., 1947 Print
    1946 Standingstone Mtn.
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come to life in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of high peaks and river gaps at the Blue Ridge Divide. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Thomas Cem and several community churches including Friendship Ch and Gap Creek Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1946 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1947 Print
    1946 Pisgah Forest
    1947 Print · USGS
    Transylvania County's timber and rail economy is on full display in the mid-1940s as the Southern Railway winds through the mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through English Chapel, Davidson River Cemetery, and the old Glade Creek School.
  34. 1946 Map of Zirconia, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Zirconia, 1957 Print
    1946 Zirconia
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge and Saluda Mountains come together at the Carolina state line during the mid-1940s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Pace Cem, the Fall Creek Sch, and the numerous recreational sites surrounding Lake Summit.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1946 Map of Bat Cave, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Bat Cave, 1957 Print
    1946 Bat Cave
    1957 Print · USGS
    Henderson County in the 1940s reveals a network of mountain communities and remote creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Maxwell Mill, Edneyville Cem, and numerous country churches like Mt Moriah Ch.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1946 Map of Hendersonville, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Hendersonville, 1957 Print
    1946 Hendersonville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Henderson County in the mid-1940s is captured here at a peak of rail and resort development. Researchers can locate family names at Stanford Chapel, trace the Southern railroad through Balfour, or find old crossings like Buckeye Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1946 Map of Cliffield Mtn, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Cliffield Mtn, 1957 Print
    1946 Cliffield Mtn
    1957 Print · USGS
    Henderson and Polk counties appear here just after the war, showing a landscape of high mountain ridges and river gorges. Researchers can trace family history through several rural burial grounds like Jones Cem and Bradley Cem, or locate landmarks like Bradley Falls.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1947 Map of Bat Cave
    1947 Map of Bat Cave
    1947 Bat Cave
    1947 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's mountain communities and river valleys are captured here just after the war. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Edneyville Cem, rural institutions such as St Peters Sch, and local hubs like Gerton.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1947 Map of Hendersonville
    1947 Map of Hendersonville
    1947 Hendersonville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Hendersonville and its surrounding apple country are captured in the late 1940s just as post-war growth began to shape the plateau. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Balfour, Highland Lake, and several rural landmarks like Draffin Hall Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1947 Map of Zirconia
    1947 Map of Zirconia
    1947 Zirconia
    1947 Print · USGS
    Crossing the state line between Henderson and Greenville counties in the late 1940s, this area showcases a landscape of high peaks and hydroelectric development. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Page Cem, Fall Creek Sch, and the old station at Zirconia.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1947 Map of Cliffield Mtn.
    1947 Map of Cliffield Mtn.
    1947 Cliffield Mtn.
    1947 Print · USGS
    Henderson and Polk counties appear in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Blue Ridge and high peaks. Genealogists can trace family names at Jones-Price Cem and Bradley Cem or locate the site of the old Dana Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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