historical topo map of McDowell County, NC in 1960

1960 Map of Little Switzerland

USGS Topo · Published 1988

This historical map portrays the area of Little Switzerland in 1960, primarily covering McDowell County as well as portions of Mitchell 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 Little Switzerland region at the time. Published in 1988, it is one of 5 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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