1942 Map of Canton

About this map

Canton and its industrial neighbor Fiberville anchor this mountain landscape, where the Pigeon River bends through the valley floor. During the early 1940s, this area of Haywood County shows a dense network of rural community centers, with family-named locations such as Arnan Plains and Sunnypoint scattered among the ridges. The Southern railroad line follows the course of Hominy Creek, connecting the mill town to the broader region. Higher elevations are defined by the Newfound Mountains and the Pisgah National Forest, where smaller settlements like Morning Star and Turnpike sit along winding mountain roads. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Henderson Cem and Clark Cem to numerous country churches including Browns Chapel and Liberty Ch. The map also captures the local infrastructure of the era, such as the Canton Reservoir and the Beaverdam School.