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Old Maps of Swain County, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 92 historic maps of Swain County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Swain County.

Swain County, NC maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Map of Knoxville
    1886 Knoxville
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Knoxville, Maryville, and other nearby areas
  4. 1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Map of Cowee
    1891 Cowee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Waynesville, Cullowhee, and other nearby areas
  7. 1892 Map of Knoxville
    1892 Map of Knoxville
    1892 Knoxville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Knoxville, Maryville, and other nearby areas
  10. 1893 Map of Mt Guyot
    1893 Map of Mt Guyot
    1893 Mt Guyot
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Sevierville, Waynesville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1894 Map of Knoxville
    1894 Map of Knoxville
    1894 Knoxville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Knoxville, Maryville, and other nearby areas
  16. 1895 Map of Knoxville
    1895 Map of Knoxville
    1895 Knoxville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Knoxville, Maryville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Map of Cowee
    1897 Cowee
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Waynesville, Cullowhee, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Map of Knoxville
    1901 Knoxville
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Knoxville, Maryville, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Cowee
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Waynesville, Cullowhee, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1912 Map of Mt Guyot
    1912 Map of Mt Guyot
    1912 Mt Guyot
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Sevierville, Waynesville, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1933 Map of Bryson
    1933 Map of Bryson
    1933 Bryson
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Cherokee, Bryson City, and other nearby areas
  34. 1933 Map of Bushnell
    1933 Map of Bushnell
    1933 Bushnell
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Bear Creek, Fairview, and other nearby areas
  37. 1935 Map of Fontana
    1935 Map of Fontana
    1935 Fontana
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Fontana Dam, Rymers Ferry, and other nearby areas
  40. 1935 Map of Calderwood
    1935 Map of Calderwood
    1935 Calderwood
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Calderwood, Abrams, and other nearby areas
  43. 1935 Map of Tapoco
    1935 Map of Tapoco
    1935 Tapoco
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Jenkins Meadow, Tapoco, and other nearby areas
  46. 1936 Map of Proctor
    1936 Map of Proctor
    1936 Proctor
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Tuskeegee, Graham County, and other nearby areas
  49. 1936 Map of Greens Creek
    1936 Map of Greens Creek
    1936 Greens Creek
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Dillsboro, Big Laurel, and other nearby areas
  52. 1936 Map of Wesser
    1936 Map of Wesser
    1936 Wesser
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Halls Ford, Lauada, and other nearby areas
  55. 1936 Map of Hewitt
    1936 Map of Hewitt
    1936 Hewitt
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Bear Creek, Fairview, and other nearby areas
  58. 1936 Map of Bunches Bald
    1936 Map of Bunches Bald
    1936 Bunches Bald
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Wolftown Community, Balsam Mountain, and other nearby areas
  61. 1936 Map of Judson
    1936 Map of Judson
    1936 Judson
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Roundhill, Carson Mill, and other nearby areas
  64. 1936 Map of Whittier
    1936 Map of Whittier
    1936 Whittier
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Cherokee, Birdtown Community, and other nearby areas
  67. 1936 Map of Bryson
    1936 Map of Bryson
    1936 Bryson
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Bryson City, Birdtown Community, and other nearby areas
  70. 1936 Map of Ravensford
    1936 Map of Ravensford
    1936 Ravensford
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Birdtown Community, Painttown Community, and other nearby areas
  73. 1936 Map of Cartertown
    1936 Map of Cartertown
    1936 Cartertown
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Swain County, including Gatlinburg, Pittman Center, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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