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Old Maps of Dillsboro, North Carolina

Explore 25 old maps of Dillsboro, spanning from 1891 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Western 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.
  4. 1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Cowee
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge foothills appear here in the 1890s, when the railroad first began to penetrate the high gaps. Trace family roots and mountain industry through old settlements like Quallatown, Sylva, and the Cowee Tunnel engineering site.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Cowee
    1907 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected river towns and high mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industry through landmarks like West Mill, Roanes Mill, and the many settlements along the Southern Railway.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1933 Map of Bryson
    1933 Map of Bryson
    1933 Bryson
    1933 Print · USGS
    The mountain valleys of Swain County are captured in the early 1930s, showing the early settlement patterns of the Great Smoky Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through schoolhouses like Lands Creek Sch and Indian Creek Sch.
  13. 1935 Map of Cullowhee
    1935 Map of Cullowhee
    1935 Cullowhee
    1935 Print · USGS
    Jackson County during the mid-thirties reveals a mountain landscape anchored by the Western Carolina Teachers College and the winding Tuckasegee River. Local historians can trace old community landmarks including the County Farm, East Laport, and rural schools like Bryson Sch.
  16. 1936 Map of Greens Creek
    1936 Map of Greens Creek
    1936 Greens Creek
    1936 Print · USGS
    Jackson and Swain counties are captured here in the mid-1930s as the TVA and USGS collaborated on surveying the mountain heartland. Genealogists can trace family roots through the many local landmarks like Old Savannah Ch, Greens Creek Sch, and Lisle Knob.
  19. 1940 Map of Greens Creek, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Greens Creek, 1957 Print
    1940 Greens Creek
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, these North Carolina mountain communities were connected by high gaps and winding creek forks. Local historians can trace the foundations of Pumpkintown or locate rural landmarks like Greens Creek Sch and the Lookout Tower on Cowee Bald.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1941 Map of Greens Creek
    1941 Map of Greens Creek
    1941 Greens Creek
    1941 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the edges of the Great Smokies are captured here just before the mid-century, centered on the Tuckasegee River corridor. Researchers can locate early mountain schools and churches like Greens Creek School, Gay, and the Eagle Cem.
  25. 1946 Map of Cullowhee, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Cullowhee, 1947 Print
    1946 Cullowhee
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Tuckasegee River valley thrives shortly after the war, centered on the campus of Western Carolina Teachers College and the railroad hub at Sylva. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and family burials at Parris Cem, Stillwell Cem, and the settlement at East Laport.
    8 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Knoxville
    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.
  31. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 1983 Map of Fontana Lake
    1983 Map of Fontana Lake
    1983 Fontana Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's high peaks and reservoir-carved valleys are documented here during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mountain communities of Bryson City and Franklin or explore the boundaries of the Qualla Boundary.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 2000 Map of Sylva South, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Sylva South, 2001 Print
    2000 Sylva South
    2001 Print · USGS
    Jackson County at the turn of the millennium shows a fascinating mix of academic expansion and deep-rooted mountain heritage along the Tuckasegee River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Western Carolina University alongside family landmarks like Parris Cem and the village of Webster.
  46. 2011 Map of Sylva South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sylva South, 2011 Print
    2011 Sylva South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Cullowhee, Sylva, and other nearby areas
  49. 2011 Map of Greens Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Greens Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Greens Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Big Laurel, Greens Creek, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Sylva South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sylva South, 2013 Print
    2013 Sylva South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Cullowhee, Sylva, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Greens Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Greens Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Greens Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Big Laurel, Greens Creek, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Sylva South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Sylva South, 2016 Print
    2016 Sylva South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Cullowhee, Sylva, and other nearby areas
  61. 2016 Map of Greens Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Greens Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Greens Creek
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Big Laurel, Greens Creek, and other nearby areas
  64. 2019 Map of Sylva South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sylva South, 2019 Print
    2019 Sylva South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Cullowhee, Sylva, and other nearby areas
  67. 2019 Map of Greens Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Greens Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Greens Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Dillsboro, including Big Laurel, Greens Creek, and other nearby areas
  70. 2022 Map of Greens Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Greens Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Greens Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's mountain communities and forest lands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Dillsboro, find the Cagle Cem, and locate old settlements like Pumpkintown or Big Laurel.
  73. 2022 Map of Sylva South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sylva South, 2022 Print
    2022 Sylva South
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jackson County’s academic and mountain heritage is centered on Cullowhee and the Tuckasegee River corridor in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Lovedale Baptist Church Cem and Ash Cem among the ridges of the Great Balsam Mountains.
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