2020s Maps of Swain County, North Carolina

Explore 20 historic maps of Swain County from the 2020s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2020s — 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. 2022 Map of Hewitt, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hewitt, 2022 Print
    2022 Hewitt
    2022 Print · USGS
    Graham County's mountain passes and river gorges are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the high-altitude route of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Researchers can trace the path of the Tululah Railroad and locate family names at Randolph Cem or Jenkins Cem.

  2. 2022 Map of Alarka, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alarka, 2022 Print
    2022 Alarka
    2022 Print · USGS
    Swain and Macon Counties are shown in the early 2020s where the Cowee Mountains meet the Little Tennessee River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks across the ridges, including Oak Grove Graveyard, Morgan Cem, and the settlement of Stiles.

  3. 2022 Map of Greens Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Greens Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Greens Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's mountain communities and forest lands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Dillsboro, find the Cagle Cem, and locate old settlements like Pumpkintown or Big Laurel.

  4. 2022 Map of Bryson City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bryson City, 2022 Print
    2022 Bryson City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Bryson City and the surrounding Appalachian highlands are shown here in the 2020s as the rail and river corridor meets the national park. Genealogists can trace family sites like the Thomas Chapel Community Church Graveyard, De Hart Mill, and the Swain County Courthouse.

  5. 2022 Map of Mount Guyot, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mount Guyot, 2022 Print
    2022 Mount Guyot
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and North Carolina borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of the Great Smoky Mountains. Genealogists can locate several remote family burial sites like Huff Cemetery and Green Cemetery near historic paths such as the Old Settlers Trail.

  6. 2022 Map of Smokemont, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Smokemont, 2022 Print
    2022 Smokemont
    2022 Print · USGS
    The southern reaches of the Smokies come alive in this recent survey, centered on the high ridges and river valleys of Swain County. Genealogists can trace deep roots through a remarkable number of family burial sites, including the Enloe Slave Cem, Bradley Family Cem, and Jonas Jenkins Cem.

  7. 2022 Map of Noland Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Noland Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Noland Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    The intersection of the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest comes alive here during the early twenty-first century. Family history researchers can locate several remote burial sites, including Stiles Cem, Jenkins Cem, and Sawyer Cem.

  8. 2022 Map of Fontana Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fontana Dam, 2022 Print
    2022 Fontana Dam
    2022 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina mountains come into focus in this recent survey showing the massive hydroelectric infrastructure and preserved wilderness areas. Researchers can trace family history at Welch Cove Cem or locate the historic river crossing at Rymers Ferry.

  9. 2022 Map of Tapoco, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tapoco, 2022 Print
    2022 Tapoco
    2022 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina-Tennessee borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the river junction at Tapoco. Historians can trace old river crossings at Rhymers Ferry and local heritage sites like Farley Cem and the Mtn View School.

  10. 2022 Map of Silers Bald, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Silers Bald, 2022 Print
    2022 Silers Bald
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Great Smokies are captured here in the early twenty-first century, spanning the border of Swain County and Sevier County. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail through The Narrows or locate the Wike Cemetery near Hazel Creek.

  11. 2022 Map of Luftee Knob, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Luftee Knob, 2022 Print
    2022 Luftee Knob
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Smokies are captured here during the 2020s, showing the intersection of Haywood and Swain Counties along the Tennessee state line. Hikers and genealogists can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or locate remote burial sites like Williamson Cem and Walnut Bottoms Cem.

  12. 2022 Map of Thunderhead Mountain, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Thunderhead Mountain, 2022 Print
    2022 Thunderhead Mountain
    2022 Print · USGS
    Swain County's high-country terrain is captured in this contemporary survey of the North Carolina and Tennessee borderlands. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths of Binkroot Br and Laurel Cr near the settlement of Tremont.

  13. 2022 Map of Kuwohi, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Kuwohi, 2022 Print
    2022 Kuwohi
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high ridgelines of the Smokies are captured here along the state line in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic access points like Newfound Gap and Jerry Flats Cem or follow the path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trl.

  14. 2022 Map of Wesser, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wesser, 2022 Print
    2022 Wesser
    2022 Print · USGS
    Swain County in the 2020s remains a landscape of high peaks and river gorges, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the Nantahala National Forest. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like the Sawmill Hill Church Graveyard and find early settlements at Wesser and Needmore.

  15. 2022 Map of Bunches Bald, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bunches Bald, 2022 Print
    2022 Bunches Bald
    2022 Print · USGS
    This part of the Smokies on the Swain and Haywood county line is shown here in its modern conservation era. Genealogists and hikers can trace high-altitude landmarks and family history sites like McGhee Cem, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Potato Hill Bald.

  16. 2022 Map of Whittier, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Whittier, 2022 Print
    2022 Whittier
    2022 Print · USGS
    The tribal lands and river valleys of Jackson and Swain counties are mapped here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace ancestral sites and community landmarks like the Oconaluftee Indian Village, Yellow Hill Baptist Church, and Union Hill Cem.

  17. 2022 Map of Calderwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Calderwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Calderwood
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Blount County and North Carolina appear here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by protected forests and family history. Genealogists can locate several remote burial sites including Ghormley Cem, Burchfield Cem, and Chilhowee Cem.

  18. 2022 Map of Cades Cove, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cades Cove, 2022 Print
    2022 Cades Cove
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Blount County highlands and the famous valley floor are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace deep local roots at Graveyard Hill - Rowans Cem or the Carver Feezell Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Mount Le Conte, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mount Le Conte, 2022 Print
    2022 Mount Le Conte
    2022 Print · USGS
    Gatlinburg and the high peaks of the Smokies are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Family history researchers can locate numerous remote burial sites like Nations Child Cem and Mellinger Cem or trace the early paths of the Old Sugarlands Trl.

  20. 2023 Map of Tuskeegee, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Tuskeegee, 2023 Print
    2023 Tuskeegee
    2023 Print · USGS
    Swain County in the early twenty-first century reflects a landscape shaped by both massive hydro-projects and national park conservation. Genealogists can trace numerous family burial sites like the Nelms Family Cem and Proctor Cem near the banks of Fontana Lake.

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