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1946 Map of Glenville

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Glenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Thorpe Lake dominates the central landscape of this Jackson County survey, showcasing the high-elevation reservoir as it appeared following its mid-century development. The Tuckasegee River enters from the northeast, its course modified by industrial infrastructure including a Power Plant, Surge Tank, and a significant Hydroelectric Tunnel that cuts through the mountains toward Pilot Mtn. The surrounding terrain is defined by the Cowee Mountains and Nantahal Mountains, where isolated communities and landmarks persist within the Nantahala National Forest.

Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data, from small settlements like Glenville and Erastus to rural institutions such as Double Spring School and Whiterock School. Numerous family and community burial sites are documented, including Erastus Cem, Evitt Cem, and Norton Cem. The map also preserves the locations of country churches like Yellow Mtn Church and Buck Creeks Church, alongside traditional mountain place names such as Grindstone Knob and Buck Water Mountain.