1957 Map of Greenville

About this map

Furman University and Bob Jones University anchor the northern landscape of this mid-century Greenville study, which highlights the city's significant expansion during the postwar era. The urban core is surrounded by numerous mill villages and industrial suburbs including Monaghan, Judson, and Woodside, reflecting the region's deep-rooted textile heritage. To the south, Donaldson Air Force Base occupies a massive footprint, illustrating the era's military importance to the local economy. The terrain transitions from the developed streets of City View and Sans Souci to the preserved woodland of Paris Mountain State Park, where Brissey Ridge and Mountain Lake offer a dramatic contrast to the burgeoning valley. Further north, Travelers Rest sits as a gateway near the Reedy River, while the network of Southern and Northern rail lines trace the industrial corridors that fueled the city's growth.