Old Maps of Pumpkintown, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Pumpkintown. 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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Pumpkintown, 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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

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