1900s (20th Century) Maps of Transylvania County, North Carolina

Explore 65 historic maps of Transylvania County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Transylvania County, NC maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Pisgah
    1956 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina high country around the turn of the century reveals a land of timber tracts and emerging mountain retreats. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes to Buck Spring Lodge, follow the Southern RR tracks, and locate vanished settlements like Angeline and Calhoun.

  2. 1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Pisgah
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands at the turn of the century reveal a landscape of mountain river valleys and early timber frontiers. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named bridges and crossings like Graham Bridge or locate vanished settlements such as Grange and Retreat.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Cowee
    1907 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected river towns and high mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industry through landmarks like West Mill, Roanes Mill, and the many settlements along the Southern Railway.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Cruso
    1935 Map of Cruso
    1935 Cruso
    1935 Print · USGS
    High in the Blue Ridge during the mid-thirties, the East Fork Pigeon River valley reveals a landscape of isolated mountain settlements and forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads near Cruso, locate the Quinn Cem, and follow the original path of State Highway No 284.

  5. 1935 Map of Brevard
    1935 Map of Brevard
    1935 Brevard
    1935 Print · USGS
    Brevard and the French Broad River valley are shown here in the mid-1930s as the region balanced traditional mountain farming with new hydroelectric and recreational development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Breeses Mill, Gillespie Cem, and rural schools including Holden Sch.

  6. 1935 Map of Eastatoe Gap
    1935 Map of Eastatoe Gap
    1935 Eastatoe Gap
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountain crest and state borderlands are captured in this mid-1930s survey of the French Broad River headwaters. Genealogists and hikers can trace historic crossings at Eastatoe Gap, locate the Middle Fork Ch, and find the Fire Tower on Sassafras Mtn.

  7. 1935 Map of Standingstone Mtn.
    1935 Map of Standingstone Mtn.
    1935 Standingstone Mtn.
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountain borderlands are captured here in the mid-1930s as modern utility lines began to cross the wilderness. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths to Holly Springs Ch, the waters of Triple Falls, and the high ridges of Standingstone Mtn.

  8. 1935 Map of Sam Knob
    1935 Map of Sam Knob
    1935 Sam Knob
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Blue Ridge are captured in the mid-1930s just as the New Deal transformed the forest. Trace early landmarks like CCC Camp NC F 25 and Charley Creek Sch, or locate natural features like Devils Court House and Sam Knob.

  9. 1935 Map of Horse Shoe
    1935 Map of Horse Shoe
    1935 Horse Shoe
    1935 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina's river valleys and mountain ridges are documented here in the mid-1930s as the Southern Railroad winds along the French Broad River. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural infrastructure including Prison Camp No 511, Oakdale Cem, and the historic Sewell House.

  10. 1935 Map of Cashiers
    1935 Map of Cashiers
    1935 Cashiers
    1935 Print · USGS
    Jackson County and the North Carolina-South Carolina border appear here in the mid-1930s as modern surveying techniques were first being applied. Researchers can trace early state infrastructure such as St Hy No 106 as it passes through the Nantahala National Forest.

  11. 1935 Map of Rosman
    1935 Map of Rosman
    1935 Rosman
    1935 Print · USGS
    Transylvania County in the mid-1930s is a rugged landscape where the forks of the French Broad River meet amidst a flurry of New Deal activity. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Whitmire Cem, Shoal Creek Sch, and the State Prison Camp near Calvert.

  12. 1935 Map of Lake Toxaway
    1935 Map of Lake Toxaway
    1935 Lake Toxaway
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Transylvania and Jackson Counties come into focus in the mid-1930s as the regional forest service and TVA mapped the headwaters. Researchers can trace ancestral ties at Woods Cem, Quebec Sch, and Macedonia Ch along the winding mountain branches.

  13. 1935 Map of Reid
    1935 Map of Reid
    1935 Reid
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Transylvania County are captured here in the mid-1930s as federal surveyors first mapped the area using aerial photography. Researchers can trace the early mountain roads like State No 28 near the settlement of Reid and the headwaters of Morton Creek.

  14. 1935 Map of Table Rock
    1935 Map of Table Rock
    1935 Table Rock
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands and the upper reaches of the French Broad River are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named watercourses like Bradley Creek and Cantrell Creek near Dunns Rock.

  15. 1935 Map of Shining Rock
    1935 Map of Shining Rock
    1935 Shining Rock
    1935 Print · USGS
    The high country of Transylvania and Haywood counties is mapped here in the mid-1930s as federal conservation efforts took hold. Researchers can trace the early footprint of CCC Camp F 1 and locate landmarks like Silvermine and Lookingglass Rock.

  16. 1935 Map of Pisgah Forest
    1935 Map of Pisgah Forest
    1935 Pisgah Forest
    1935 Print · USGS
    The headwaters of the French Broad River valley are shown in the mid-1930s as the national forest system expanded. Trace old family landmarks like Davidson River Cem and community hubs including Turkey Creek Ch and Penrose Sch.

  17. 1936 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1936 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1936 Dunsmore Mountain
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Pisgah National Forest region comes alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of remote mountain churches and early forest management. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Kelly Cem, Stony Fork Sch, and the high-elevation Buck Spring Lodge.

  18. 1941 Map of Cruso, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Cruso, 1957 Print
    1941 Cruso
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Haywood County meet the Buncombe line in the 1940s, showing the mountain coves of the Pisgah National Forest. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Quinn Cem, Springdale Sch, and Meadow Grove Ch.
    6 unique versions available

  19. 1942 Map of Cruso
    1942 Map of Cruso
    1942 Cruso
    1942 Print · USGS
    Haywood County is shown in the early 1940s as a high-mountain landscape of scattered cove settlements and national forest land. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Quinn Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the high-altitude Lookout Tower near Fryingpan Mountain.

  20. 1942 Map of Horse Shoe
    1942 Map of Horse Shoe
    1942 Horse Shoe
    1942 Print · USGS
    The French Broad River valley is captured here in the early 1940s as a thriving network of rail-side settlements and mountain gaps. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Mc Carson Cem, Oak Forest Ch, and the old Southern Railway line.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1942 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Dunsmore Mountain, 1957 Print
    1942 Dunsmore Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and deep coves of the Pisgah National Forest are meticulously mapped here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as Buck Spring Lodge, the Kelly Cem, and Pisgah Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1943 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Map of Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Dunsmore Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Blue Ridge were a focus of federal forest management and early recreation during the early 1940s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the geography of Buck Spring Lodge, The Pink Beds, and the Kelly Cem.

  23. 1945 Map of Brevard, 1956 Print
    1945 Map of Brevard, 1956 Print
    1945 Brevard
    1956 Print · USGS
    Brevard and the French Broad River valley are shown in the mid-1940s as a hub of mountain industry and education. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Gillespie Cem, visit the campus of Brevard College, or locate old landmarks like Breese Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1945 Map of Rosman, 1957 Print
    1945 Map of Rosman, 1957 Print
    1945 Rosman
    1957 Print · USGS
    Transylvania County's river valleys and mountain gaps are captured here in the mid-1940s as the regional timber and rail economy thrived. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Whitmire Cem, Zion Ch, and the State Prison Camp near Rosman.
    6 unique versions available

  25. 1945 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1957 Print
    1945 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1957 Print
    1945 Pisgah Forest
    1957 Print · USGS
    Transylvania and Henderson counties are captured here at the end of the war, where mountain industry and wilderness meet. Researchers can trace the legacy of Ecusta, find family burial sites at Davidson River Cem, and locate rural landmarks like English Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

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