Old Maps of Morgan Heights, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 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

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 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.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1946 Map of Brevard, 1947 Print

    

    1946 Brevard

    1947 Print · USGS

    Brevard and the high mountain gaps of the Blue Ridge are captured here in the mid-1940s as a landscape of rural schools, summer camps, and river valleys. Genealogists can locate family-named cemeteries like Gillespie Cem and Glazener Cem or trace the early campus of Brevard College.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 1965 Map of Brevard, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Brevard

    1967 Print · USGS

    Brevard and the high country of the Blue Ridge appear here during the mid-sixties as the area's identity shifted toward education and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Rosenwald School, Little River Chapel, and numerous family-named landmarks like McGaha Cem.

    5 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 1997 Map of Brevard, 2001 Print

    

    1997 Brevard

    2001 Print · USGS

    Brevard and the surrounding Transylvania County highlands are shown here at the turn of the millennium as the area balanced forest preservation with residential growth. Researchers can trace historic family names and community centers through labels like Glazener Cem, Rosenwald School, and Little River Chapel.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 2022 Map of Brevard, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Brevard

    2022 Print · USGS

    Brevard and the high ridges of Transylvania County are detailed in this 2022 survey as the city expands toward the Pisgah National Forest. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and cemeteries such as Evergreen Cem, Shady Grove Cem, and Wilson Cem.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---