1965 Map of Hendersonville

About this map

The Hendersonville city center anchors this mid-century survey, revealing a dense urban core of civic buildings including the Courthouse, Post Office, and City Hall. The landscape is a complex mix of industrial and institutional development along the Southern railroad line, which passes through Balfour and East Flat Rock. Significant social and recreational sites punctuate the area, from the Western NC Fairgrounds to numerous religious and educational retreats like the Bonclarken Assembly Grounds and Camp Pinewood. The surrounding terrain transitions into the high ridges of the Blue Ridge and the Tennessee Valley Divide, with distinct peaks such as Teneriffe Mtn and Glassy Mountain overlooking the valley. Transport infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Hendersonville-Meyer Airport and a growing network of local roads and highways like U.S. 25 and Howard Gap Road.