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1986 Map of Hendersonville

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Hendersonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Blue Ridge Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, illustrating the transition from the high-elevation wilderness of the Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest to the growing communities along the Southern railroad line. At the center, Hendersonville serves as a hub for smaller mountain settlements like Balfour and Flat Rock, while to the west, the Davidson River and French Broad River converge near Brevard.

The map reveals the region's recreational and industrial infrastructure during the mid-80s, featuring landmark peaks such as Looking Glass Rock and Mount Pisgah alongside the developed shoreline of Lake Toxaway. To the southeast, the terrain drops toward the South Carolina border, where the Saluda River headwaters and settlements like Landrum and Inman Mills reflect the shift toward the Piedmont. This survey provides a clear view of the regional road network, including I-26 and Us 64, as they began to facilitate modern access through the Saluda Mountains.