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High Country Maps & Geographic Resources | WataugaOnline.com

Interactive Watauga County Map

Explore the High Country

Click on markers to learn more about key locations throughout Watauga County. This interactive map shows major towns, communities, geographic features, and points of interest across the region.

Map Legend

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Towns & Municipalities: Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Seven Devils
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Communities: Valle Crucis, Foscoe, Deep Gap, Vilas, Sugar Grove, and more
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Geographic Features: Mountains, parks, and natural landmarks
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Institutions: Appalachian State University and other key locations

πŸ“ Current Official Maps

Historical Maps Archive

πŸ“œ Journey Through Time

Explore the evolution of High Country roads and infrastructure through these historical NCDOT county maps spanning from the 1920s through the late 1960s. These archived maps provide a fascinating glimpse into how transportation networks developed across Watauga, Ashe, Avery, and Wilkes counties.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Rural Delivery Route Map (circa 1920s)

Historical rural postal delivery routes from the early 20th century.

View Full Map at UNC Digital Collections β†’

πŸš— Blue Ridge Parkway

Official map of the Blue Ridge Parkway through the High Country region.

Blue Ridge Parkway Map

πŸŒ‰ Watauga County Bridge Locations

Comprehensive listing and locations of bridges throughout Watauga County.

View Bridge Locations β†’

1936 NCDOT County Maps

1944 NCDOT County Maps

1949 NCDOT County Maps

1953 NCDOT County Maps

1957 NCDOT County Maps

1962 NCDOT County Maps

1968 NCDOT County Maps

Maps compiled and curated by Kenneth Reece, WataugaOnline.com

Historical maps sourced from NCDOT archives and UNC Digital Collections. Current official maps available through NCDOT and NC state agencies.

Page last updated: November 2025

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