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1935 Map of Hazelwood

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Hazelwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

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The Southern railroad winds through the Great Balsam Mountains in this 1935 survey, connecting the industrial center of Hazelwood and the town of Waynesville with the high mountain passes. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with the Nantahala National Forest boundary cutting across ridges named for early families, such as Mingus Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge. Local life in the 1930s is anchored by rural institutions like Pleasant Balsam Ch Light, Allen Creek Sch, and the Plott Cem.

High-altitude landmarks including Eaglenest Mtn and Steestachee Bald frame the watershed for the Waynesville Reservoir. Economic activity is visible through the Fish Hatchery and numerous rail stops like Clarks Siding and Balsam, located near Balsam Gap. The map documents the intricate network of creeks, such as Plott Creek and Steestachee Creek, that dictated the placement of mountain homesteads and roads.