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1935 Map of Paint Rock
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1935 Map of Paint Rock

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The French Broad River carves a winding path through this 1935 survey, where the Southern Railway hugs the northern bank past Huff Island and Briggs Island. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river valley and the high ridges of Pisgah National Forest, including Meadow Ridge and Hot Springs Mountain. The map records a rural infrastructure of small schools and churches that served isolated mountain communities, such as Fugate Sch, Timber Ridge Ch, and Brown Chapel. Several river crossings, including Grooms Bridge and the Lanceville Bridge, connect the pocketed settlements. This era shows the region before major modern developments, where names like Moccasin Gap and Beech Gap highlight the importance of natural passes through the complex terrain of the Tennessee North Carolina State Line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1935
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.4 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain