1964 Map of Pinnacle

About this map

Pilot Mountain and its iconic Pilot Knob peak dominate the northwestern corner of this mid-1960s landscape, casting a shadow over the headwaters of Grassy Creek. The map documents a rural Piedmont community defined by the Southern railroad line, which bisects the terrain diagonally and serves the primary settlements of Pinnacle and Dalton. This rail corridor parallels a growing network of roads, including Highway 52, illustrating the mid-century transition from rail-dependent commerce to automotive mobility.