1947 Map of Cashiers

About this map

Cashiers and its surrounding valleys sit at a critical hydrological juncture along the Tenn Blue Ridge, where the headwaters of the Chattooga River and Horsepasture River begin their descent toward the Atlantic and the Gulf. This 1947 survey captures a landscape of scattered mountain settlements such as Nicholson, Hampton, and Bohaynee connected by winding roads through the Nantahala National Forest. The map detail reveals the deep-rooted family history of the region, marked by the Upper Zachary Cem, Lower Zachary Cem, and Norton Cem. Cultural life is anchored by local institutions like Montvale Sch and Pleasant Grove Ch. Large recreational water bodies, including Fairfield Lake and Sapphire Lake, contrast with the steep, unnamed slopes of Hogback Mountain and Chimneytop Mtn, illustrating the mid-century transition from subsistence mountain life toward its modern character as a woodland retreat.