1900s (20th Century) Maps of Rainbow Springs, North Carolina

1. 1935 Map of Rainbow Springs

   

   1935 Rainbow Springs

   1935 Print · USGS

   The Macon County backcountry in the mid-1930s shows an active logging era as timber lines competed with the rising National Forest. Map collectors and genealogists can locate the CCC Camp No F 12, the logging path of the Lumber Company RR, and the Rainbow Sch.

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4. 1935 Map of Wayah Bald

   

   1935 Wayah Bald

   1935 Print · USGS

   High in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the mid-1930s, this survey reveals the isolated homesteads and forest tracts of Macon County. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Marshall Chapel, Oakdale Sch, and the remote Kyle PO or Flats PO.

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7. 1942 Map of Wayah Bald

   

   1942 Wayah Bald

   1942 Print · USGS

   The high peaks of the Nantahala Mountains come to life in this mid-century survey of Macon and Clay Counties. Researchers can trace the heritage of remote settlements like Rainbow Springs and locate local landmarks such as Marshall Chapel or Oakdale Sch.

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10. 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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13. 1957 Map of Rainbow Springs, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Rainbow Springs

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Southern Nantahala region in the late fifties is captured here at the height of its mid-century forest management. You can trace the Appalachian Trail across the Nantahala Mountains and locate landmarks like the Standing Indian Lookout tower and Rainbow Springs.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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