1940s Maps of Highlands, North Carolina
Explore 2 historic maps of Highlands from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.
Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Highlands's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
- Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Highlands's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Highlands, NC maps
(2)- 1946 Map of Highlands, 1954 Print
1946 Highlands1954 Print · USGSHighlands and the surrounding Nantahala heights are captured here just after the war, showing the mountain town alongside its developing reservoirs and backcountry roads. Genealogists and hikers can trace old landmarks like Clear Creek School, Horse Cove Cemetery, and the cascades of Dry Falls.5 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Highlands
1947 Highlands1947 Print · USGSThe mountain town of Highlands is shown here just after the war, surrounded by the peaks and waterfalls of the Nantahala National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths of the Ellicott Rock Trail and locate sites like Clear Creek Ch or the Horse Cove Cem.2 unique versions available
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