Old Maps of Mountain Home, North Carolina for Academic Research

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1907 Map of Saluda

   

   1907 Saluda

   1907 Print · USGS

   North Carolina's mountain frontier meets the South Carolina foothills in this 1900s survey of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail network through Saluda and locate old landmarks like Rockcliff PO and Pleasant Grove Church.

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10. 1935 Map of Horse Shoe

    

    1935 Horse Shoe

    1935 Print · USGS

    Western North Carolina's river valleys and mountain ridges are documented here in the mid-1930s as the Southern Railroad winds along the French Broad River. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural infrastructure including Prison Camp No 511, Oakdale Cem, and the historic Sewell House.

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13. 1935 Map of Hendersonville

    

    1935 Hendersonville

    1935 Print · USGS

    Henderson County is captured in the mid-1930s as a bustling crossroads of rail transit and mountain agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hendersonville along the Southern Railway, locating the Military Academy, the Orphanage, and old family burial sites like Jones Cem.

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16. 1936 Map of Skyland

    

    1936 Skyland

    1936 Print · USGS

    Western North Carolina during the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of high ridges and developing river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local community roots through landmarks like Arden School, CCC Camp No 5, and Brickton Ch.

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19. 1936 Map of Fruitland

    

    1936 Fruitland

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge foothills of Henderson and Buncombe Counties come alive in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Fruitland Institute, Mountain Sanitarium, and rural sites like Tweed Chapel or Patty Chapel.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 1955 Map of Knoxville

    

    1955 Knoxville

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Southern Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains are shown here at a peak of mid-century development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Gatlinburg, Waynesville, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation across the high ridges.

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43. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Knoxville

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Southern Appalachians of Tennessee and North Carolina are mapped here during the mid-twentieth century as new highways reached the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography between Knoxville and Asheville, locating family landmarks near Fontana Lake or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 1977 Map of Hendersonville, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Hendersonville

    1979 Print · USGS

    Hendersonville and the surrounding Blue Ridge plateau are captured in detail during the late seventies using high-resolution aerial imagery. Trace the urban expansion of Hendersonville and the industrial footprint of East Flat Rock as they appeared decades ago.

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67. 1986 Map of Hendersonville

    

    1986 Hendersonville

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge foothills of North and South Carolina are documented here in the mid-eighties as modern highways began to reshape mountain travel. Local historians can trace the paths of the Southern Railway through Hendersonville or locate landmarks like Looking Glass Rock and Inman Mills.

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70. 1997 Map of Horse Shoe, 2001 Print

    

    1997 Horse Shoe

    2001 Print · USGS

    Henderson County's river-bottom lands and mountain ridges are shown here in the late nineties, centered on the French Broad River. Genealogists can trace family sites like Fletcher Cem and Oak Forest Cem or visit Etowah and Horse Shoe.

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73. 1997 Map of Hendersonville, 2001 Print

    

    1997 Hendersonville

    2001 Print · USGS

    Hendersonville and its surrounding ridges are captured in the late nineties, showcasing the growth of this mountain community along the Southern Railway. Researchers can trace local lineages through sites like Oakdale Cem, Jones Cem, and schools such as East Henderson High School.

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