Old Maps of North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with these historic maps of North Carolina. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of North Carolina.
North Carolina maps
- 1886 Map of Knoxville
1886 Knoxville1886 Print · USGSEast Tennessee in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river ferries and mountain coves centered around the growing hub of Knoxville. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Spencer Cabin, Montvale Springs, and the old Brabsons Ferry river crossing. - 1886 Map of Dahlonega
1886 Dahlonega1886 Print · USGSThe North Georgia mountains in the mid-1880s reveal a landscape of mining camps and early settlements before the modern era. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Helton's Field and Osbornes, or locate the Findley Mine and the Indian Mound. - 1886 Map of Walhalla
1886 Walhalla1886 Print · USGSThe foothills of the Blue Ridge come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Georgia and South Carolina borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks through Walhalla and Toccoa, or locate family landmarks like Batchelor's Retreat and Mosley's Mill. - 1888 Map of Ellijay
1888 Ellijay1888 Print · USGSNorth Georgia in the late 1880s was a land of high peaks and emerging rail lines as the mountains were first being methodically surveyed. You can trace the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad through Blue Ridge and locate vanished stops like Vanzants Store or the rural community of Cherry Log. - 1889 Map of Hillsville
1889 Hillsville1889 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge Highlands and the upper New River valley are captured in the late 1880s, showcasing a landscape of iron furnaces and mountain gaps. Trace early industrial sites like Boom Furnace and Lead Mines, or locate ancestral homesteads near Hillsville and Old Town. - 1889 Map of Wytheville
1889 Wytheville1889 Print · USGSSouthwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina are mapped here during the late nineteenth-century rise of the mountain iron industry. Genealogists and historians can locate early post offices and industrial sites such as Bridle Creek P.O., Eagle Furnace, and Rural Retreat.2 unique versions available - 1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
1889 Wilkesboro1960 Print · USGSWilkes and Ashe counties are shown here in the late 1880s as the region's mountain economy relied on river fords and valley mills. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Jefferson to Wilkesboro, including landmarks like Lomax Store and Dunkirk Ch. - 1891 Map of Cowee
1891 Cowee1891 Print · USGSWestern 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. - 1891 Map of Roan Mountain
1891 Roan Mountain1891 Print · USGSThe Tennessee-North Carolina border country comes alive in the 1890s, when narrow-gauge railroads and mountain ferries still moved the region's goods. Genealogists and historians can trace early crossings like Shipley's Ferry, industrial sites at Embreeville, and high-country settlements like Cloudland. - 1891 Map of Abingdon
1891 Abingdon1891 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia in the 1890s reveals a landscape of mountain ridges and thriving valley settlements along the Norfolk and Western R. R. Lineages can be traced through sites like Emory and Henry College, Saltville, and numerous family-named landmarks like Vance's Mill. - 1891 Map of Wilkesboro, 1940 Print
1891 Wilkesboro1940 Print · USGSThe foothills and high ridges of Northwest North Carolina are seen here in the late nineteenth century before modern highway development. Local historians can locate early post offices at Brown P.O., the mining area of Ore Knob, and ancestral landmarks like Dunkirk Ch. and Hall Mills. - 1891 Map of Yadkinville, 1964 Print
1891 Yadkinville1964 Print · USGSSurry and Yadkin counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the river-and-rail economy began to reshape the Piedmont. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early crossings like Kapps Mill, Poindexter Ferry, and Cross Roads Church. - 1892 Map of Dahlonega
1892 Dahlonega1892 Print · USGSThe North Georgia mountains come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the rugged terrain around the mining hub of Dahlonega. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Osbornes, find the elusive Gold Mine, and locate the Indian Mound.2 unique versions available - 1892 Map of Walhalla
1892 Walhalla1892 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region of Georgia and the Carolinas comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Young Davis's or locate river crossings like Jenkins's Ferry and the Bachelors Retreat P.O.7 unique versions available - 1892 Map of Greeneville
1892 Greeneville1892 Print · USGSEast Tennessee in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-crossing ferries and mountain gaps centered on Greeneville. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridor of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia R. R. and locate family-named sites like Britton Ferry and Evans X Rds. - 1892 Map of Hillsville
1892 Hillsville1892 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of iron furnaces and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace old family mills and ferries like Pedegos Mill, Howards Ferry, and the early settlement at Old Town. - 1892 Map of Ellijay
1892 Ellijay1892 Print · USGSNorth Georgia's mountain communities were primarily connected by river valleys and the winding Marietta and North Georgia Railroad in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and centers of trade like Vanzant's Store, Mineral Bluff, and Cherry Log. - 1892 Map of Knoxville
1892 Knoxville1892 Print · USGSEastern Tennessee in the late nineteenth century shows a landscape of river-valley commerce transitioning into the Great Smokies. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Sevierville or locate landmarks like Porter Academy and Boyd Ferry. - 1892 Map of Wytheville, 1897 Print
1892 Wytheville1897 Print · USGSThe high ridges and river valleys of Southwest Virginia and Northwest North Carolina are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Iron Mountains to old industrial sites like White Rock Furnace and remote post offices such as Hampton P.O.6 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Cranberry
1893 Cranberry1893 Print · USGSThe high country of the Blue Ridge and Appalachians is captured here during the late 1800s, showing the early settlements and crossroads of Watauga and Johnson counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early industry at Rhea Forge, Shulls Mill, and the many hamlets like Vilas and Sutherland. - 1893 Map of Virginia Beach
1893 Virginia Beach1893 Print · USGSThe Virginia and North Carolina coastline is shown here in the early 1890s, long before modern development transformed the Outer Banks. Researchers can trace the original chain of Life Saving Stations along the shore from Cape Henry down to False Cape. - 1893 Map of Mt Guyot
1893 Mt Guyot1893 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1893 Map of Murphy
1893 Murphy1893 Print · USGSThe Unaka Mountains and Hiwassee River valley are captured here in the late 19th century, showing a landscape of remote mountain gaps and early industry. Researchers can find old mining sites like Isabella Mine, river crossings such as Prince Fy., and rail stops at Hiwassee Sta..5 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Statesville, 1934 Print
1893 Statesville1934 Print · USGSThe North Carolina Piedmont in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-powered industry and rail-connected crossroads. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of named mills like Ketchies Mill and historic crossings like Cornelius Ferry or Beattie Ford.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Yadkinville, 1944 Print
1893 Yadkinville1944 Print · USGSNorthwest North Carolina at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of river-dependent commerce and mountain ridges. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of Kapps Mill, locate remote river crossings like Douglass Ford, and follow the progress of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad.
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Top cities of North Carolina
- Charlotte historical maps
- Raleigh historical maps
- Greensboro historical maps
- Durham historical maps
- Winston-Salem historical maps
- Fayetteville historical maps
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Top counties of North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County historical maps
- Wake County historical maps
- Guilford County historical maps
- Forsyth County historical maps
- Cumberland County historical maps
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