Old Maps of Mitchell County, North Carolina for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 61 historic maps of Mitchell County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Mitchell County.


Mitchell County, NC maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Roan Mountain
    1891 Map of Roan Mountain
    1891 Roan Mountain
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Johnson City, Kingsport, and other nearby areas

  2. 1894 Map of Roan Mountain
    1894 Map of Roan Mountain
    1894 Roan Mountain
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Johnson City, Kingsport, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print
    1900 Mount Mitchell
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Asheville, Black Mountain, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print
    1902 Mount Mitchell
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Asheville, Black Mountain, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1904 Map of Roan Mountain
    1904 Map of Roan Mountain
    1904 Roan Mountain
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Johnson City, Kingsport, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Map of Morganton, 1941 Print
    1905 Morganton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Lenoir, Morganton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1934 Map of Micaville
    1934 Map of Micaville
    1934 Micaville
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Bandana, Ledger, and other nearby areas

  8. 1934 Map of Spruce Pine
    1934 Map of Spruce Pine
    1934 Spruce Pine
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Spruce Pine, Kalmia, and other nearby areas

  9. 1934 Map of Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Map of Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Parts Of Celo And Black Brothers
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Celo, Hamrick, and other nearby areas

  10. 1934 Map of Bakersville
    1934 Map of Bakersville
    1934 Bakersville
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Bakersville, Buladean, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1934 Map of Iron Mtn Gap
    1934 Map of Iron Mtn Gap
    1934 Iron Mtn Gap
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Backwoods, White Rock, and other nearby areas

  12. 1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Map of Linville Falls
    1934 Linville Falls
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Spruce Pine, Jonas Ridge, and other nearby areas

  13. 1934 Map of Carvers Gap
    1934 Map of Carvers Gap
    1934 Carvers Gap
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Beech Bottom, Valley, and other nearby areas

  14. 1935 Map of Chestoa
    1935 Map of Chestoa
    1935 Chestoa
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Erwin, Lost Cove, and other nearby areas

  15. 1935 Map of Burnsville
    1935 Map of Burnsville
    1935 Burnsville
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Burnsville, Green Mountain, and other nearby areas

  16. 1935 Map of Huntdale
    1935 Map of Huntdale
    1935 Huntdale
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Upper Pigeonroost, Sioux, and other nearby areas

  17. 1935 Map of Unicoi
    1935 Map of Unicoi
    1935 Unicoi
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Unicoi, Limestone Cove, and other nearby areas

  18. 1939 Map of Unicoi
    1939 Map of Unicoi
    1939 Unicoi
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Unicoi, Limestone Cove, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1939 Map of Chestoa
    1939 Map of Chestoa
    1939 Chestoa
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Erwin, Lost Cove, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1939 Map of Huntdale
    1939 Map of Huntdale
    1939 Huntdale
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Upper Pigeonroost, Sioux, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1939 Map of Burnsville, 1956 Print
    1939 Map of Burnsville, 1956 Print
    1939 Burnsville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Burnsville, Green Mountain, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1940 Map of Burnsville
    1940 Map of Burnsville
    1940 Burnsville
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Burnsville, Green Mountain, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1940 Map of Chestoa
    1940 Map of Chestoa
    1940 Chestoa
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Erwin, Lost Cove, and other nearby areas

  24. 1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Charlotte, 1968 Print
    1953 Charlotte
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Map of Charlotte
    1954 Charlotte
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Mitchell County, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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