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1908 Map of Kings Mountain

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Kings Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Kings Mountain Battleground stands as a central historical landmark on this topographic survey, marking the site of the significant Revolutionary War engagement amidst the elevated terrain of the Kings Mountain range. The landscape is defined by its ridge system, including The Pinnacle and Henry Knob, which provided a strategic vantage point over the surrounding Piedmont. At the turn of the century, the region was a network of small agrarian communities and religious centers, such as Bethlehem Church and Smyrna Church, connected by the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line.

The presence of Piedmont Springs suggests the era's local industry centered around mineral springs, while water crossings like Bordens Ferry on the Broad River and Graham Bridge indicate how residents navigated the numerous creeks like Buffalo Creek and Kings Creek. Education was decentralized across the rural landscape, serving families through institutions such as Linwood Academy and the Battleground School.