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1965 Map of Brevard

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Brevard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Brevard and its surrounding mountain communities are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by the winding French Broad River and the high ridges of the Pisgah National Forest. The map documents a significant network of youth and recreational facilities, including Camp Carolina, Camp Deerwoode, and the Greenville Elks Childrens Camp. The local economy and infrastructure of the era are visible through the Transylvania RR corridor and the Brevard Landing Strip.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Oak Grove Cem, Evergreen-Gillespie Cem, and Holden Cem. The transition from the developed center of North Brevard to the outlying settlements like Sherwood Terrace and Happy Acres reflects the post-war residential expansion into the valleys. The map also traces the Tenn Valley Divide, separating the complex drainage systems of Cascade Lake and the Little River.