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1946 Map of Pisgah Forest

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Pisgah Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The French Broad River and Little River converge in this mid-century survey of the North Carolina high country, tracing the industrial and social landscape of the Pisgah National Forest boundary. The Southern Railway corridor serves as the primary artery for local commerce, linking the industrial hub at Pisgah Forest with the rural settlements of Penrose and Blantyre.

Social history is visible in the distribution of community landmarks like English Chapel, Glade Creek School, and Boylston Church, which sit nestled against the rising terrain of Huckleberry Ridge and Pisgah Ridge. The map details early recreation sites such as Eagle Nest Camp and Camp Carolina, reflecting the region's development as a destination for outdoor education. Family history is anchored by locations like Osborn Cemetery and the Davidson River Cemetery, providing a precise record of local genealogy within Boyd Township and Brevard Township.