1800s (19th Century) Maps of Watauga County, North Carolina

Explore 5 historic maps of Watauga County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Watauga County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Watauga County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Watauga County, NC maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Map of Wilkesboro, 1960 Print
    1889 Wilkesboro
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, and other nearby areas

  2. 1891 Map of Wilkesboro, 1940 Print
    1891 Map of Wilkesboro, 1940 Print
    1891 Wilkesboro
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Map of Cranberry
    1893 Cranberry
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Boone, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Map of Cranberry
    1895 Cranberry
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Boone, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

  5. 1899 Map of Cranberry
    1899 Map of Cranberry
    1899 Cranberry
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Watauga County, including Boone, Mountain City, and other nearby areas

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