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1942 Map of Leicester

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Leicester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Leicester and the surrounding Buncombe County landscape are captured during a period of transition as traditional rural patterns met early automotive infrastructure. The Dixie Highway winds through the region, providing a primary artery for travel through the Appalachian foothills. The community structure is anchored by localized centers of education and faith, such as the Leicester Sch, Piney Grove Sch, and the distinctive Brick Ch.

Along the northern edge, the French Broad River carves a deep valley, punctuated by the sharp bend at Bailey Bend and the Gaging Sta. The terrain is defined by its numerous waterways, including Turkey Creek and Sandy mush Creek, which influenced the placement of older settlements like Volga, Worley, and Alexander. Family names remain prominent across the landscape in sites like the Sluder Cem and Freeman Cem, reflecting the deep-seated genealogy of this mountain community.