1942 Map of Montreat

About this map

Montreat serves as a focal point in this 1942 landscape, appearing as a developed valley enclave centered around Lake Susan and the Montreat Reservoir. To the west, the settlements of Walkertown and the vicinity of Lake Eden indicate a pattern of rural habitation and institutional land use, supported by local landmarks like Homers Chapel and Mt Zion Ch. The topography is dominated by the steep ridges of the Black Mountains and the winding Blue Ridge Parkway, which traces the high elevations near Craggy Dome and Mt Gibbes. Infrastructure of the era is evidenced by the Southern Railway passing through the Jarrett Tunnel and the presence of a Gaging Station on the North Fork Swannanoa River, reflecting the region's management of water resources and mountain transit prior to mid-century expansions.