Old Maps of Ellijay, North Carolina
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(12)- 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. - 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 - 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 - 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. - 1946 Map of Corbin Knob, 1957 Print
1946 Corbin Knob1957 Print · USGSMacon County mountain life is detailed here just after the war, showing the area surrounding the town of Franklin. Genealogists can locate family landmarks including Anbel Cem, Sloans Chapel, and early schools like Walnut Creek Sch.6 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Corbin Knob
1947 Corbin Knob1947 Print · USGSMacon County in the late 1940s reveals a mountain landscape of deep river valleys and family-named peaks within the Nantahala National Forest. Researchers can trace rural school systems at Oak Ridge Sch and Higdon Sch or locate the ancient Nikwasi Indian Mound.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Knoxville
1955 Knoxville1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
1957 Knoxville1966 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1960 Map of Knoxville
1960 Knoxville1960 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1964 Map of Knoxville
1964 Knoxville1964 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1983 Map of Fontana Lake
1983 Fontana Lake1983 Print · USGSWestern 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 - 2022 Map of Corbin Knob, 2022 Print
2022 Corbin Knob2022 Print · USGSMacon County in the early 2020s shows a landscape of deep valleys and high gaps where the Cowee Mountains meet the Cullasaja River. Researchers can trace old family sites and mountain settlements near Angel Cem, Berry Mill, and the community of Higdonville.
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