1945 Map of Mars Hill
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
Mars Hill serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of several mountain ridges and valleys in Madison and Buncombe counties. The landscape is defined by its deep network of named hollows and branches, such as Kent Hollow and Stillhouse Branch, which carve through prominent peaks like Ephraim Knob and California Mountain. This period shows a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, with an exceptional density of family cemeteries and rural churches, including Gabriel Creek Church and Old Bull Creek Church, reflecting the area's genealogical depth.
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Editions of this 1945 Mars Hill Map
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Historical Maps of Mars Hill Through Time
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