1946 Map of Cliffield Mtn.

About this map

The Blue Ridge escarpment dominates this 1946 survey, where the rugged terrain of the Henderson and Polk County line drops toward the Green River valley. This era of the landscape is defined by small, family-centric settlements like Dana and Macedonia that grew around timber and agricultural pursuits. The abundance of private burial grounds, including the Jones Cem, Stepp Cem, and Bradley Cem, indicates long-standing family landholdings and early homesteads that predated more centralized development. Transport in the region is anchored by the historic Howard Gap Road and the Blue Ridge Rd, which trace the high ridges and steep descents typical of the Carolinas' mountain borderlands. The presence of Bradley Falls and the deep gorge known as The Narrows along the Green River highlights the significant elevation changes that shaped local movement and settlement patterns.