historical topo map of Swain County, NC in 1940

1940 Map of Alarka

USGS Topo · Published 1957

This historical map portrays the area of Alarka in 1940, primarily covering Swain County as well as portions of Macon County. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Alarka region at the time. Published in 1957, it is one of 4 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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