Old Maps of Union, North Carolina for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Union. 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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Union, 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 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.

  4. 1946 Map of Reid, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Reid, 1956 Print
    1946 Reid
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high mountain country of the Blue Ridge is documented here in the mid-1940s, just as the national forests were maturing. Genealogists and hikers can trace the remote Oakland Cem, the tiny settlement of Cane Brake, and the old rail path of the Southern Railway.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Reid
    1947 Map of Reid
    1947 Reid
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountains at the North and South Carolina border are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a land defined by national forests and river gorges. Researchers can locate the Oakland Cem, trace the Thompson River, and find remote landmarks like Musterground Mtn.

  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. 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

  11. 1997 Map of Reid, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Reid, 2001 Print
    1997 Reid
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country is captured here in the late nineties, documenting the rugged borderlands between North and South Carolina. Researchers can trace family sites near Oakland, find the Oakland Cem, and locate landmarks like Toxaway Falls.

  12. 2022 Map of Reid, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Reid, 2022 Print
    2022 Reid
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high escarpment of the Blue Ridge comes alive in the 2020s, showing where the Carolinas meet at the headwaters of Lake Jocassee. Genealogists and hikers can trace remote landmarks like Reid Cem, the settlement of Cane Brake, and the winding Foothills Trl.

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