2019 Map of Pisgah Forest

About this map

Brevard and the northern reaches of Transylvania County are defined by the convergence of the French Broad River and its varied tributaries, including the Davidson River and Little River. In this 2019 landscape, the transition from the industrial legacy of Ecusta to the protected expanse of the Pisgah National Forest is clear. The northern terrain is marked by notable high points like Clawhammer Mtn and Black Mtn, while the unique high-altitude wetland area known as The Pink Beds sits near the headwaters of the South Fork Mills River. Genealogists will find a wealth of local heritage preserved in sites like the Boylston Baptist Church Graveyard, Davidson River Cem, and Osborne Cem, which are scattered throughout the valleys near Blantyre and Penrose. The map also documents modern infrastructure, such as the Transylvania Community Airport and the network of forest roads like Wagon Road Gap.