The county maps on Watauga Online's webcite are a great resource and record of the region as it was in the mid-19th century.
This map shows Watauga County as it was in the mid-19th century, highlighting mountains, rivers and roads.
Updated boundaries and additional infrastructure mark the development of the county into the 20th century.
Watauga County Township map includes census designated places witin the county.
from North Carolina GIFs