Old Maps of Graphite, North Carolina for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Graphite with 16 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Graphite has changed over the decades.


Graphite, NC maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of high peaks and isolated river settlements before the arrival of modern highways. Genealogists and mountain historians can trace early homesteads along the Cane River or follow the Southern RR through Old Fort and Black Mountain.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1937 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Western North Carolina are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing the rail and river corridors that shaped the region. Trace early settlements like Burnsville, Montreat, and the winding Southern Railway.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Montreat
    1935 Map of Montreat
    1935 Montreat
    1935 Print · USGS
    Montreat and the surrounding Black Mountains are shown here in the mid-1930s, documenting the area's religious centers and early park development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Toll Road up to Clingmans Peak or locate old community landmarks like Brookside Sch and Homers Chapel.

  4. 1942 Map of Montreat, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Montreat, 1957 Print
    1942 Montreat
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of Buncombe County are captured in the early 1940s, showing the settled valleys of Montreat and Walkertown before postwar development. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Mtn View Cem, find family-named points like Allen Mtn, and locate the Southern Railway route through Jarrett Tunnel.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Montreat
    1943 Map of Montreat
    1943 Montreat
    1943 Print · USGS
    Buncombe County's mountain coves and the Blue Ridge Parkway are detailed here during the mid-1940s. Researchers can trace the early grounds of Black Mtn College, locate families near Walkertown, or find industrial sites like the Graphite mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1985 Map of Asheville
    1985 Map of Asheville
    1985 Asheville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina during the mid-eighties shows a region of deep mountain heritage and expanding highway networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Asheville alongside older rail corridors like the Clinchfield Railroad and the high elevations of Mount Mitchell.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1994 Map of Montreat, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Montreat, 1998 Print
    1994 Montreat
    1998 Print · USGS
    High peaks and protected watersheds dominate the Buncombe County landscape in the 1990s as the Blue Ridge Parkway skirts the eastern ridges. Researchers can trace the grounds of Black Mountain College or locate the Graphite Mine and Homers Chapel in the valleys below.

  12. 2011 Map of Montreat, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Montreat, 2011 Print
    2011 Montreat
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Graphite, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Montreat, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Montreat, 2013 Print
    2013 Montreat
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Graphite, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas

  14. 2016 Map of Montreat, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Montreat, 2016 Print
    2016 Montreat
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Graphite, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Montreat, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Montreat, 2019 Print
    2019 Montreat
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Graphite, including Black Mountain, Montreat, and other nearby areas

  16. 2022 Map of Montreat, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Montreat, 2022 Print
    2022 Montreat
    2022 Print · USGS
    Montreat and Black Mountain are shown in the twenty-first century, positioned where high peaks meet established valley communities. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Pisgah National Forest, the Montreat College Main Campus, and the North Fork Reservoir.

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