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1941 Map of Hazelwood

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Hazelwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The high ridges of the Plott Balsams and Pinnacle Ridge dominate this terrain, where the Southern railroad winds through the critical Balsam Gap at the county line between Haywood and Jackson. This crossing was a vital link for the regional timber and transport economy during the early 1940s. Nearby, the presence of the Prison Camp and the Grassy Ridge Mine reflect the era’s intensive land use and industrial activity in the Blue Ridge.

Lower elevations show the growth of Waynesville and the neighboring industrial hub of Hazelwood, situated along the winding course of Richland Creek. Local life is recorded through family-named landmarks like Hyatt Creek and Plott Balsam, alongside community centers such as Fairview Ch and the Allen Creek Sch. The map also captures specialized land management, including the Morrison Fish Hatchery and the Waynesville Reservoir nestled within the Pisgah National Forest.