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1946 Map of Hendersonville

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Hendersonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The mountain town of Hendersonville serves as the central hub for this mid-century survey, situated where the Southern railroad line intersects with the historic Dixie Highway. The landscape is a network of ridges and river valleys, characterized by a high concentration of institutional landmarks including Stanford Chapel, Moores Grove Ch, and Balfour Sch. To the south, the village of Flat Rock and the waters of Highland Lake reflect the area’s long-standing appeal as a summer retreat and residential destination.

Tracing the watercourses like Mud Creek and Clear Creek reveals the early engineering of the region, from the Rhett Mill Dam to the Gaging Station on Clear Creek. Numerous recreational camps, such as Camp Highland Lake and Camp Pinnacle, underscore the transition from a purely agricultural and rail economy toward seasonal tourism. The map also preserves local navigation points like Buckeye Ford on the Green River and the high peaks of the Blue Ridge divide, providing a detailed look at Henderson County's rural communities before modern suburban expansion.