Old Maps of Fallcliff, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Fallcliff. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Fallcliff, NC maps

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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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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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