2010s Maps of Swain County, North Carolina

Explore 80 historic maps of Swain County from the 2010s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2010s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Swain County, NC maps

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  1. 2010 Map of Mount Guyot, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mount Guyot, 2010 Print
    2010 Mount Guyot
    2010 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains dominate the Tennessee and North Carolina border in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the source waters of the Middle Prong Little Pigeon River and locate remote landmarks like Pecks Corner and Ramsey Cascades.

  2. 2010 Map of Bunches Bald, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bunches Bald, 2010 Print
    2010 Bunches Bald
    2010 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Qualla Boundary are documented in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of parkway engineering and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the paths of the Blue Ridge Pkwy through the Big Witch Tunnel and locate sites like the Masonic Monument or Big Cove.

  3. 2010 Map of Mount Le Conte, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mount Le Conte, 2010 Print
    2010 Mount Le Conte
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Great Smoky Mountains high country comes into focus in this late-era survey, detailing the rugged geography around Mount Le Conte. Researchers can trace family history through numerous remote burial sites like Proffitt Cemetery, Bales Cemetery, and Frazier Cemetery.

  4. 2010 Map of Luftee Knob, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Luftee Knob, 2010 Print
    2010 Luftee Knob
    2010 Print · USGS
    Haywood County's high ridges and mountain gaps are documented in this late-era survey of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hikers and local historians can trace high-altitude landmarks like Luftee Knob, Walnut Bottom, and the cascading Mouse Creek Falls.

  5. 2010 Map of Smokemont, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Smokemont, 2010 Print
    2010 Smokemont
    2010 Print · USGS
    Smokemont and the river valleys of western North Carolina are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like the Slave Cemetery and Nations Cemetery, or trace the Blue Ridge Pkwy through its mountain tunnels.

  6. 2010 Map of Thunderhead Mountain, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Thunderhead Mountain, 2010 Print
    2010 Thunderhead Mountain
    2010 Print · USGS
    High ridges and deep coves define the Tennessee-North Carolina borderlands in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate remote burial sites at Bone Valley Cemetery or trace historic high-country routes through Spence Field and Hickory Tree Gap.

  7. 2010 Map of Kuwohi, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kuwohi, 2010 Print
    2010 Kuwohi
    2010 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains are captured here in the early twenty-first century, spanning the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. Hikers and historians can trace the paths to Bryson Place, find the Mount Collins Shelter, or locate scenic vantages like Morton Overlook.

  8. 2010 Map of Cades Cove, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cades Cove, 2010 Print
    2010 Cades Cove
    2010 Print · USGS
    Settlement and preservation meet in this valley at the start of the twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Cades Cove Cemetery and the sites of the John Oliver Cabin or the Becky Cable House.

  9. 2010 Map of Silers Bald, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Silers Bald, 2010 Print
    2010 Silers Bald
    2010 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace remote landmarks and hydrology along the state line, from the Silers Bald Shelter to the distinctive Mellinger Death Ridge and the Ben Parton Lookout.

  10. 2011 Map of Alarka, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alarka, 2011 Print
    2011 Alarka
    2011 Print · USGS
    The mountain communities of Macon County, North Carolina, are shown in this 2011 survey, featuring a landscape of steep ridges and deep coves. Genealogists can locate family sites like Brendle Cemetery or explore mining history at Sheffield Mine and Gibsons Ruby Mine.

  11. 2011 Map of Greens Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Greens Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Greens Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Dillsboro and the Jackson County mountains are shown at a time when traditional rail routes and mining history met modern rural life. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Cagle Cemetery and old mining operations at Cherokee Mine or Ruby Mine.

  12. 2011 Map of Whittier, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Whittier, 2011 Print
    2011 Whittier
    2011 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's river valleys and tribal lands are meticulously documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous cemeteries like Birdtown and Stamper, or locate landmarks such as the Oconaluftee Indian Village and Cowee Tunnel.

  13. 2011 Map of Hewitt, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hewitt, 2011 Print
    2011 Hewitt
    2011 Print · USGS
    Stecoah and the high peaks of Graham County are documented here just after the turn of the century. Trace mountain genealogy and land use through landmarks like Randolph Cemetery, the settlement of Hewitt, and Queens Creek Lake.

  14. 2011 Map of Bryson City, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bryson City, 2011 Print
    2011 Bryson City
    2011 Print · USGS
    Bryson City and the winding Tuckasegee River valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of mountain town life and protected lands. Trace local family history through numerous sites like De Hart Cemetery, Ela, and the historic De Hart Mill.

  15. 2011 Map of Tapoco, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tapoco, 2011 Print
    2011 Tapoco
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands are centered here at a time when hydroelectric power and timber management defined the region. Researchers can trace family burial sites at Farley Cemetery or follow industrial history through Cheoah Dam and Santeetlah Dam.

  16. 2011 Map of Wesser, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wesser, 2011 Print
    2011 Wesser
    2011 Print · USGS
    The mountain gaps and river bends of Swain County are captured here in the early twenty-first century as Fontana Lake meets the Nantahala Gorge. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Tabor Cemetery, Wesser Bald Lookout, and the settlement of Needmore.

  17. 2011 Map of Tuskeegee, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tuskeegee, 2011 Print
    2011 Tuskeegee
    2011 Print · USGS
    Graham County’s mountain coves and the winding shores of the Great Smoky Mountains are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family burial grounds including Proctor Cemetery, Mitchell Cemetery, and Blankenship Cemetery.

  18. 2011 Map of Fontana Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fontana Dam, 2011 Print
    2011 Fontana Dam
    2011 Print · USGS
    Graham County’s mountain terrain is centered on the massive Fontana Dam and its expansive lake during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds including Jenkins Cemetery and Payne Cemetery, or trace the old river crossing at Rymers Ferry.

  19. 2011 Map of Noland Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Noland Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Noland Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Swain County's mountainous lakefront is shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring the complex shoreline where the river meets the reservoir. Local historians can trace family sites like Carson Mill and numerous burial grounds including Woody Cemetery and Stiles Cemetery.

  20. 2011 Map of Calderwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Calderwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Calderwood
    2011 Print · USGS
    Happy Valley and the surrounding ridges of the Tennessee-North Carolina border are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Boone Cemetery, trace the path through Gourley Ford, or explore the environs of Calderwood.

  21. 2013 Map of Mount Guyot, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mount Guyot, 2013 Print
    2013 Mount Guyot
    2013 Print · USGS
    High ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains dominate the landscape during this era of conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace historic drainage routes and summit landmarks like Mount Guyot, Ramsey Cascades, and the high-elevation settlement at Three Forks.

  22. 2013 Map of Mount Le Conte, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mount Le Conte, 2013 Print
    2013 Mount Le Conte
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee high country is captured here during the early twenty-first century as modern roads meet the deep mountain ridges. Researchers can trace the development of Cartertown and Glade or locate remote landmarks like Rainbow Falls and Porters Flat.

  23. 2013 Map of Cades Cove, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cades Cove, 2013 Print
    2013 Cades Cove
    2013 Print · USGS
    Settlement history and mountain geography intersect at the Tennessee-North Carolina border during this era of conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like the John Oliver Cabin and Henry Whitehead Cabin along the winding Cades Cove Loop Rd.

  24. 2013 Map of Calderwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Calderwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Calderwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    Calderwood and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains foothills appear in 2013 as a landscape of remote ridges and vital waterways. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes through Shaw Grave Gap, visit Gourley Ford, or locate the historic Happy Valley settlement.

  25. 2013 Map of Fontana Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fontana Dam, 2013 Print
    2013 Fontana Dam
    2013 Print · USGS
    Graham County’s mountain ridges and reservoir shorelines are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of Fontana Village and locate backcountry landmarks like the Wauchecha Bald Lookout and Rymers Ferry.

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