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1942 Map of Enka

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Enka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor and Hominy Creek define the central valley of this 1941 field examination, where industrial and agricultural life meet. The presence of the Pisgah Industrial Institute and the sprawling residential layout of Enka Village near Enka Lake reflect the mid-century manufacturing character of the region. To the north, the terrain climbs toward Bert Mtn and Deaver View Mountain, while the southern reaches are dominated by the Pisgah National Forest and Stradley Mountain.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous country churches and small rural schools, including Grace Chapel, Zion Hill Ch, and the Hillcrest Sch. Small crossroads and vanished place names like Owltown, Jugtown, and Acton appear alongside significant landmarks such as the County Farm and a Lookout Tower on Spivey Mtn. The map provides a detailed view of family-named cemeteries like Cole Cem and Hice Hill Cem, offering a clear look at the settled landscape before modern expansion.