Old Maps of Oak Grove, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Oak Grove. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Oak Grove, 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 Alarka
    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.

  6. 1940 Map of Alarka, 1957 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1941 Map of Alarka
    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.

  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 Alarka, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alarka, 2022 Print
    2022 Alarka
    2022 Print · USGS
    Swain and Macon Counties are shown in the early 2020s where the Cowee Mountains meet the Little Tennessee River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks across the ridges, including Oak Grove Graveyard, Morgan Cem, and the settlement of Stiles.

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