1946 Map of Craggy Pinnacle

About this map

The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through this 1946 topography, tracing the high elevations of Richland Mtn and the Black Mountains. This era shows a landscape where mountain agriculture and early conservation efforts met, evidenced by the scattered communities of Beech and Coles nestled in the coves. The presence of Camp Sequoyah and Rattlesnake Lodge near the Pisgah National Forest boundary indicates the area's development as a destination for outdoor recreation and seasonal retreats. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named landmarks like McDairis Ridge and numerous small burial grounds, including the Anderson Cem and Webb Cem. Water management is a defining feature of the southern portion of the map, where the Woodfin Res and Beetree Reservoir capture mountain runoff, supporting the growth of nearby settlements like Riceville.