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1965 Map of Horse Shoe

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Horse Shoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The French Broad River carves a sweeping path through the heart of this Henderson County landscape, defining the topography near the Horse Shoe Bend. This mid-century survey captures the region as residential development began to intermingle with traditional agricultural and industrial sites. To the north, the State Prison Camp No. 124 stands near Crestwood, while the Southern Railway follows the river valley, connecting settlements like Horse Shoe and Etowah.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Forge Valley Ch, Holly Springs Ch, and several well-established burial grounds such as Mill Pond Cem and the Oak Forest Cem. Higher elevations like Jumpoff Mountain and Hebron Mountain frame the valley, while more modern developments like Sky Village and Pisgah Shadows reflect the era's growing recreational and residential appeal.