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1945 Map of Pisgah Forest

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Pisgah Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Pisgah National Forest dominates the mountain landscape of western North Carolina in this mid-century survey, revealing a network of ridges, gaps, and river valleys near the border of Henderson and Transylvania counties. The industrial activity at Ecusta stands in contrast to the surrounding timberlands, while the Southern Railroad follows the curves of the French Broad River and Davidson River, linking the communities of Blantyre and Pisgah Forest.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of community life, from the Davidson River Cem and Osborn Cem to rural education sites like Glade Creek Sch and Penrose Sch. Religious centers such as English Chapel, Enon Ch, and Piney Grove Ch are clearly identified, alongside recreational landmarks including Camp Sapphire and Camp Carolina. The map also preserves the complex topography of the Pink Beds and numerous mountain gaps like Wagon Road Gap and Molyneaux Gap that defined regional travel.