Join Free
1940 Map of Greens Creek, 1957 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1940 Map of Greens Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Nantahala National Forest covers much of this North Carolina mountain landscape, where the Tuckasegee River flows past Hillsboro in the north and the Southern Railway follows the riverbank. This 1940 field survey captures a network of rural communities defined by small schools and churches, including Greens Creek Sch, Savannah Sch, and the Locust Field Ch. The map provides a detailed view of the complex topography where Jackson, Swain, and Macon counties converge, marked by prominent peaks like Cowee Bald with its Lookout Tower and Raven Mtn. Local family history is preserved through labels like Eagle Cem and settlements such as Pumpkintown. The road network of the era, featuring U.S. 19 and U.S. 23, illustrates how transportation followed the natural contours of the gaps and creek forks.

Find a feature on this map

74 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

Editions of this 1940 Greens Creek Map

Historical Maps of Dillsboro Through Time

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain