Old Maps of Tuckasegee, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Tuckasegee. 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.
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Tuckasegee, 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 Tuckaseigee
    1935 Map of Tuckaseigee
    1935 Tuckaseigee
    1935 Print · USGS
    Jackson 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.

  5. 1946 Map of Tuckasegee, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Tuckasegee, 1957 Print
    1946 Tuckasegee
    1957 Print · USGS
    The West Fork of the Tuckasegee River valley is shown here in the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by small mountain settlements and the emerging Nantahala National Forest. Genealogists can locate family sites like Stephenson Cem and Brasstown Cem alongside the Caney Fork Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of Tuckasegee
    1947 Map of Tuckasegee
    1947 Tuckasegee
    1947 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's mountain communities were still largely defined by family homesteads and valley schools just after the war. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Stephenson Cem, the Judaculla Rock, and the rural Caney Fork Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 1997 Map of Tuckasegee, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Tuckasegee, 2001 Print
    1997 Tuckasegee
    2001 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina mountain life is preserved here as it appeared in the late nineties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Woodring Cem, Catherine Chapel, and the community of Tuckasegee.

  13. 2022 Map of Tuckasegee, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tuckasegee, 2022 Print
    2022 Tuckasegee
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's high ridges and river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring mountain settlements. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Cathey Cem and Brown Cem near Tuckasegee.

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