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

1. 1900 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1963 Print

   

   1900 Mount Mitchell

   1963 Print · USGS

   Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of high peaks and isolated river settlements before the arrival of modern highways. Genealogists and mountain historians can trace early homesteads along the Cane River or follow the Southern RR through Old Fort and Black Mountain.

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4. 1902 Map of Mount Mitchell, 1937 Print

   

   1902 Mount Mitchell

   1937 Print · USGS

   The high peaks of Western North Carolina are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing the rail and river corridors that shaped the region. Trace early settlements like Burnsville, Montreat, and the winding Southern Railway.

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7. 1935 Map of Burnsville

   

   1935 Burnsville

   1935 Print · USGS

   The Cane River valley and the Burnsville townsite are captured here in the mid-thirties as rural infrastructure expanded across Yancey County. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like Clermont Cem, Mine Fork Sch, and the State Prison Camp.

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10. 1939 Map of Burnsville, 1956 Print

    

    1939 Burnsville

    1956 Print · USGS

    Burnsville and the surrounding Yancey County ridges are captured here just before mid-century, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous landmarks like Dellinger Cem, Banks Creek Ch, and the Day Book (P.O.).

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13. 1940 Map of Burnsville

    

    1940 Burnsville

    1940 Print · USGS

    Yancey County in the late Depression era shows a landscape of tightly knit mountain communities and early state infrastructure. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Clearmont Cem, the State Prison Camp, and the remote Day Book post office.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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28. 1985 Map of Asheville

    

    1985 Asheville

    1985 Print · USGS

    Western North Carolina during the mid-eighties shows a region of deep mountain heritage and expanding highway networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Asheville alongside older rail corridors like the Clinchfield Railroad and the high elevations of Mount Mitchell.

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31. 1998 Map of Burnsville, 2001 Print

    

    1998 Burnsville

    2001 Print · USGS

    Yancey County's mountainous terrain is shown here during the late twentieth century, centered on the valley town of Burnsville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks, including Day Book, Clearmont Cem, and Harris Memorial Ch.

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