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1909 Map of Gaffney

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Gaffney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Gaffney and Blacksburg serve as the primary hubs of this region surveyed in 1907, showing a landscape defined by the winding Broad River and the heavy industrial presence of the Southern and Atlanta railroads. The map details a transition from industrial activity at Cherokee Falls and Gaston Shoals to the rural backcountry of Cherokee and Cleveland counties.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including numerous rural meeting houses such as Buffalo Church, Mt Joy Church, and Concord Church. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Draytonville Mtn and Whitaker Mtn, while the river is dotted with historical crossing points including Stacy Ferry and Ellis Ferry. Notable public sites like the County Farm and local education centers like Flint Hill School provide a clear view of the area's early 20th-century social infrastructure.