Old Maps of Jackson County, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 151 historic maps of Jackson County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Jackson County, NC maps
(151)- 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. - 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 - 1897 Map of Cowee
1897 Cowee1897 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
1905 Pisgah1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
1906 Pisgah1934 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available - 1907 Map of Cowee
1907 Cowee1907 Print · USGSWestern 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 - 1912 Map of Mt Guyot
1912 Mt Guyot1912 Print · USGSThe Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in the early twentieth century, prior to the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Trace ancestral locations like Cataloochee and Smokemont or follow the Southern RR to Newport.5 unique versions available - 1933 Map of Bryson
1933 Bryson1933 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1935 Map of Sam Knob
1935 Sam Knob1935 Print · USGSThe high peaks of the Blue Ridge are captured in the mid-1930s just as the New Deal transformed the forest. Trace early landmarks like CCC Camp NC F 25 and Charley Creek Sch, or locate natural features like Devils Court House and Sam Knob. - 1935 Map of Cashiers
1935 Cashiers1935 Print · USGSJackson County and the North Carolina-South Carolina border appear here in the mid-1930s as modern surveying techniques were first being applied. Researchers can trace early state infrastructure such as St Hy No 106 as it passes through the Nantahala National Forest. - 1935 Map of Tuckaseigee
1935 Tuckaseigee1935 Print · USGSJackson County's high mountain valleys are captured here in the mid-1930s as the Tuckaseigee River area underwent early TVA-era surveying. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Caney Fork Sch, Sols Creek Ch, and the settlement at Cowarts. - 1935 Map of Hazelwood
1935 Hazelwood1935 Print · USGSHaywood and Jackson counties meet along these high ridgelines during the mid-1930s, where the Southern railway climbs toward the clouds. Researchers can locate early family landmarks like Plott Cem, the Allen Creek Sch, and high-altitude settlements at Balsam and Clarks Siding. - 1935 Map of Lake Toxaway
1935 Lake Toxaway1935 Print · USGSThe high ridges of Transylvania and Jackson Counties come into focus in the mid-1930s as the regional forest service and TVA mapped the headwaters. Researchers can trace ancestral ties at Woods Cem, Quebec Sch, and Macedonia Ch along the winding mountain branches. - 1935 Map of Reid
1935 Reid1935 Print · USGSThe high ridges of Transylvania County are captured here in the mid-1930s as federal surveyors first mapped the area using aerial photography. Researchers can trace the early mountain roads like State No 28 near the settlement of Reid and the headwaters of Morton Creek. - 1935 Map of Cullowhee
1935 Cullowhee1935 Print · USGSJackson 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. - 1935 Map of Addie
1935 Addie1935 Print · USGSThe Balsam Mountains and the Qualla Indian Reservation define this Jackson County landscape in the mid-thirties. Family historians can trace the Southern RR line to find rural community hubs like Beta, Scott Creek Sch, and Buff Creek Ch. - 1935 Map of Glenville
1935 Glenville1935 Print · USGSJackson County's high mountain settlements and river valleys are shown in the mid-1930s, prior to the major dam projects of the era. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous remote landmarks like Erastus, the Yellow Mtn Sch, and Hamburg Ch. - 1935 Map of Corbin Knob
1935 Corbin Knob1935 Print · USGSMacon County in the mid-1930s is captured here just as modern power infrastructure began to reshape the valley around Franklin. Researchers can trace old mountain communities through a network of rural landmarks, including Higdonville, Sugar Fork Sch, and the Porters Bend Dam on the Little Tennessee River. - 1935 Map of Highlands
1935 Highlands1935 Print · USGSHighlands was already established as a prominent mountain destination in the mid-1930s, surrounded by the high peaks of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks like Calloway Mill, the Highlands Country Club, and early hydroelectric sites like the Municipal Power Dam. - 1935 Map of Big Ridge
1935 Big Ridge1935 Print · USGSJackson County's high country is captured here in the mid-1930s as the TVA documented the complex river systems of the Blue Ridge. Researchers can find ancestral sites like the Big Ridge Ch, Rock Bridge Sch, and early landmarks such as Merrie Woode Camp. - 1936 Map of Greens Creek
1936 Greens Creek1936 Print · USGSJackson 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. - 1936 Map of Bunches Bald
1936 Bunches Bald1936 Print · USGSThe high ridges and tribal lands of Swain and Jackson counties are documented here in the mid-1930s as the national park system was taking shape. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Bunches Trail, locate the Peach Tree Ch, and study the early layout of the Cherokee Indian Reservation. - 1936 Map of Whittier
1936 Whittier1936 Print · USGSJackson and Swain Counties are documented here during the mid-thirties as the national park and reservation boundaries were being finalized. Researchers can locate the State Prison Camp No 512, the Southern Railway line through Wilmot, and old landmarks like Worley Chapel. - 1936 Map of Ravensford
1936 Ravensford1936 Print · USGSSwain County, North Carolina, appears here in the mid-1930s as the national park boundary was being established adjacent to tribal lands. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Big Cove Sch, Piney Grove Ch, and the riverside settlement of Ravensford. - 1940 Map of Whittier
1940 Whittier1940 Print · USGSWestern North Carolina's high mountain valleys and Cherokee lands are meticulously documented in the years before mid-century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Whittier, the Cherokee Indian Sch, and numerous mountain burial sites like Union Hill Cem.2 unique versions available
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