1900s (20th Century) Maps of Oak Grove, North Carolina

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1936 Map of Alarka

   

   1936 Alarka

   1936 Print · USGS

   Swain and Macon Counties come alive in this mid-1930s survey of the high ridges and river bends before the landscape changed. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Etna PO, CCC Camp No 20, and the Morgan Cem.

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10. 1940 Map of Alarka, 1957 Print

    

    1940 Alarka

    1957 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of Swain and Macon Counties meet here in the 1940s, showing the isolated communities of the Nantahala range. Genealogists can trace family names at Brendle Cem, the Etna post office, and old schools like Brush Creek Sch.

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13. 1941 Map of Alarka

    

    1941 Alarka

    1941 Print · USGS

    The peaks and river bends of the Nantahala Mountains come into focus in the early 1940s, marking the border of Swain and Macon counties. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Etna, Mc Coy Bridge, and family burial grounds including Brendle Cem.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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