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1960s Maps of Henderson County, North Carolina

Explore 9 historic maps of Henderson County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Henderson County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Henderson County, NC maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 1965 Map of Skyland, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Skyland, 1966 Print
    1965 Skyland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The French Broad River valley south of Asheville is shown here in the mid-sixties as regional infrastructure began to modernize the mountain landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Southern rail corridor through Skyland or locate family sites like Oak Forest Cem and Fanning Chapel.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1965 Map of Fruitland, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Fruitland, 1966 Print
    1965 Fruitland
    1966 Print · USGS
    North Carolina’s mountain ridges and valley settlements are caught here in the mid-sixties as the region balanced its rural roots with new development. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Pittillo-Lanning Cemetery or trace the grounds of the Fruitland Bible Institute and Christ School.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1965 Map of Hendersonville, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Hendersonville, 1967 Print
    1965 Hendersonville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Henderson County's growth is evident in the mid-1960s as the railroad and highways shaped the valley. Researchers can trace family sites at St Matthews Cem, locate landmarks like the Western NC Fairgrounds, or explore the many summer retreats including Camp Pinnacle.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1965 Map of Standingstone Mtn., 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Standingstone Mtn., 1967 Print
    1965 Standingstone Mtn.
    1967 Print · USGS
    Henderson County, North Carolina, and the surrounding highland ridges are captured in the mid-1960s before modern development reshaped the Blue Ridge slopes. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and the residential layout of Jeter Mountain Terrace.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1965 Map of Horse Shoe, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Horse Shoe, 1967 Print
    1965 Horse Shoe
    1967 Print · USGS
    Henderson County mid-century life is centered on the sweeping curves of the river and the growing community of Etowah. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Pleasant Hill Cem, the historic Bowman Bluff settlement, and the early grounds of Camp Kanuga.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1965 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1967 Print
    1965 Pisgah Forest
    1967 Print · USGS
    Transylvania and Henderson counties are captured here in the mid-sixties, where the industrial valley floor meets the mountain ridges. Researchers can trace family sites like Turkey Creek Cemetery and Osborne Cemetery or follow the Southern Railway through Pisgah Forest and Blantyre.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1967 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1970 Print
    1967 Dunsmore Mountain
    1970 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Pisgah mountains appear in the late 1960s as a complex network of forest experimental grounds and wildlife management areas. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway past Mt Pisgah Church and the Kelley Cem.
    3 unique versions available
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