1946 Map of Lake Toxaway

About this map

Lake Toxaway and the surrounding high country of the Blue Ridge dominate this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the drainage of the French Broad River and Toxaway River. The terrain is divided between the Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest, where steep ridges like Hogback Mountain and Big Pisgah Mtn tower over small mountain communities. Settled areas like Quebec and Cashiers are connected by winding mountain roads, including State Route 281, which passes near several remote educational and religious centers. Notable local landmarks include the Toxaway Mtn lookout tower and several mountain-top features like The Pinnacle and Sassafras Knob. The presence of institutions such as Tennessee Gap Sch, Silverstein Sch, and Big Pisgah Ch reflects the rural social structure of the era, while the numerous cemeteries like Owens Cem and Mc Call Cem offer specific geographic data for genealogists tracing families in these mountain gaps.