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1935 Map of Brevard

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Brevard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

French Broad River and its intricate network of tributaries define the landscape of the Blue Ridge foothills during the mid-1930s. The town of Brevard serves as a central hub, where Brevard College and the Southern Railway line signal the region's cultural and economic activity. Beyond the town limits, the terrain is dotted with small rural institutions like Dunn Creek School and Shady Grove Church, along with numerous family cemeteries such as Orr Cem and Glazener Cem.

Hydroelectric development is evident through the Cascade Power Company and Splash Dam Lake, while several recreational and work camps, including CCC Camp No P 66 and Camp Chickasaw, highlight the era's social programs and seasonal residents. From the industrial site of Breeses Mill to the peaks of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Rich Mountain, the map reveals a community balancing agrarian roots with emerging timber and power industries.