1901 Map of Asheville

About this map

The French Broad River carves a winding path through the Blue Ridge, serving as the primary corridor for the Southern RR and Knoxville and Asheville RR at the turn of the century. This rugged mountain landscape is dotted with early Appalachian settlements like Hot Springs, Mars Hill, and Weaverville, which thrived as trade and travel hubs before the age of modern highways. The survey captures a world of steep ridges and isolated knobs, from Max Patch Mt on the western edge to the heights of Sandymush Bald and the Meadow Creek Mountains. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous small communities and rural stations, such as Bailey Sta, Fuzzland, and Stocksville, many of which were defined by their proximity to the rail lines and mountain gaps that provided the only passage through this complex terrain.