1943 Map of Asheville
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
The French Broad River serves as the central artery for this mid-century view of Asheville, where the confluence with the Swannanoa River marks a hub of transportation and social infrastructure. The map details a city expanding into its surrounding ridges, with established residential zones like Kenilworth and Biltmore neighboring major institutions such as Highland Hospital and the Mission Hospital. Notable for researchers are the numerous local landmarks that supported the community, including the Eliada Orphans Home and the State Prison.
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