Old Maps of Davidson River, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Davidson River. 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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Davidson River, 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. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1946 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1947 Print
    1946 Pisgah Forest
    1947 Print · USGS
    Transylvania County's timber and rail economy is on full display in the mid-1940s as the Southern Railway winds through the mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through English Chapel, Davidson River Cemetery, and the old Glade Creek School.

  6. 1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Map of Knoxville
    1955 Knoxville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and the Smoky Mountains are shown here at a peak of mid-century development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road networks connecting Gatlinburg, Waynesville, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation across the high ridges.

  7. 1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1957 Knoxville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians of Tennessee and North Carolina are mapped here during the mid-twentieth century as new highways reached the high country. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography between Knoxville and Asheville, locating family landmarks near Fontana Lake or along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Map of Knoxville
    1960 Knoxville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians come alive in the 1950s, showing the intersection of new national park tourism and deep-rooted mountain industry. Trace old rail lines like the Clinchfield RR and find high-altitude landmarks from Mt Le Conte to the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Map of Knoxville
    1964 Knoxville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Southern Appalachians and Great Smokies are captured here during the mid-sixties, showing the rugged borderlands of Tennessee and North Carolina. Researchers can trace historic mountain routes like U S 441, the expanse of Pisgah National Forest, and the growing footprints of Asheville and Knoxville.

  10. 1965 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pisgah Forest, 1967 Print
    1965 Pisgah Forest
    1967 Print · USGS
    Transylvania and Henderson counties are captured here in the mid-sixties, where the industrial valley floor meets the mountain ridges. Researchers can trace family sites like Turkey Creek Cemetery and Osborne Cemetery or follow the Southern Railway through Pisgah Forest and Blantyre.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of Hendersonville
    1986 Map of Hendersonville
    1986 Hendersonville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge foothills of North and South Carolina are documented here in the mid-eighties as modern highways began to reshape mountain travel. Local historians can trace the paths of the Southern Railway through Hendersonville or locate landmarks like Looking Glass Rock and Inman Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1997 Map of Pisgah Forest, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Pisgah Forest, 2001 Print
    1997 Pisgah Forest
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Brevard area and the headwaters of the French Broad River are captured here in the late twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family names at the McCall Cem and Davidson River Cem or locate centers like Cherry Village and the Penrose Sch.

  13. 2022 Map of Pisgah Forest, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Pisgah Forest, 2022 Print
    2022 Pisgah Forest
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Transylvania County meet the headwaters of the French Broad River in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate numerous historical burial sites like English Chapel Cem and Turkey Creek Cem while tracing the trails of Pisgah National Forest.

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