1990s Maps of Mitchell County, North Carolina

1. 1993 Map of Ashford, 1996 Print

   

   1993 Ashford

   1996 Print · USGS

   The northern shores of Lake James and the steep descent into the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area define this McDowell and Burke County landscape in the 1990s. Researchers can locate the South Mtn Institute, Brown Cem, and the community of Ashford.

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4. 1994 Map of Linville Falls, 1996 Print

   

   1994 Linville Falls

   1996 Print · USGS

   The Blue Ridge high country of western North Carolina is documented here in the mid-nineties, centered on the dramatic descent of the Linville River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Wise Cem and Pisgah Ch near the historic Linville Caverns.

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7. 1994 Map of Carvers Gap, 1997 Print

   

   1994 Carvers Gap

   1997 Print · USGS

   The high North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands are captured here in the mid-nineties as the wilderness and rural communities intersected. Researchers can trace family sites like Hobson Cem, Plumtree, and Roaring Creek Ch along the base of Roan Mountain.

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10. 1994 Map of Spruce Pine, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Spruce Pine

    1998 Print · USGS

    Spruce Pine and the North Toe River valley are shown here in the mid-1990s as the local economy balanced mountain industry with preservation. Genealogists can trace family names at the Spruce Pine Memorial Cem or McKinney Cem, while collectors can locate old rail landmarks along the Clinchfield RR.

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13. 1994 Map of Celo, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Celo

    1998 Print · USGS

    The South Toe River valley in the 1990s offers a detailed view of Appalachian settlement and forestry. Researchers can trace family names at the Gibbs Cemetery or Robinson Cemetery, and locate rural landmarks like the South Toe River School.

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16. 1994 Map of Little Switzerland, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Little Switzerland

    1998 Print · USGS

    Little Switzerland and the high ridges of the Blue Ridge were undergoing updated federal survey in the mid-nineties. You can trace the intricate path of the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family history at Chestnut Grove Ch, Hollyfield Cem, and the cluster of mountain tunnels near The Loop.

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19. 1994 Map of Ashford, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Ashford

    1998 Print · USGS

    The McDowell and Burke county lines meet here in the 1990s as high mountain wilderness gives way to the backwaters of the Catawba. Trace the route of the Clinchfield RR or locate historic sites like the South Mountain Institute and Brown Cemetery.

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22. 1997 Map of Bakersville, 2001 Print

    

    1997 Bakersville

    2001 Print · USGS

    The high peaks of Mitchell and Yancey counties are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape of deep coves and narrow valley settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Harrell Cem, Bakersville Cem, and the community of Loafers Glory.

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25. 1998 Map of Burnsville, 2001 Print

    

    1998 Burnsville

    2001 Print · USGS

    Yancey County's mountainous terrain is shown here during the late twentieth century, centered on the valley town of Burnsville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks, including Day Book, Clearmont Cem, and Harris Memorial Ch.

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