1977 Map of Hendersonville

About this map

Hendersonville is the focal point of this 1977 orthophotoquad, which replaces the traditional topographic line drawing with rectified aerial imagery. Produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, the map provides a high-contrast overhead view of the land use patterns during the late 1970s. The dense urban grid of the city transitions into the neighboring community of East Flat Rock, revealing the extensive industrial and residential expansion following the path of the regional transportation corridors. This specific format offers researchers a precise visual record of field boundaries, forest cover, and suburban development that traditional contour maps often generalize, making it an essential resource for understanding the physical growth of these Blue Ridge plateau settlements.