1965 Map of Brevard

About this map

Brevard and its surrounding mountain gaps are documented here in the mid-1960s, a period when the region's character as a mountain retreat and educational hub was firmly established. The campus of Brevard College anchors the town, while the Southern railroad line follows the course of the French Broad River through the valley. This survey reveals a landscape where residential expansion at Broadview Estates and Forest Hills met the edges of the Pisgah National Forest. The map tracks the shift from traditional rural landmarks like the Rosenwald School and numerous family burying grounds, such as Glazener Cem and Round Top Cem, to a mid-century recreation economy. This is evidenced by the density of organized camps including Camp Carolina, Rockbrook Camp, and Camp Deerwoode, many situated near topographic landmarks like Dunns Rock and the Little River.