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1965 Map of Pisgah Forest

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Brevard and the industrial hub at Ecusta anchor this mid-1960s landscape, where the Davidson River joins the French Broad River. The map reveals a transition from the developing town center, featuring the Transylvania Community Hospital and local schools, to the vast protected wilderness of Pisgah National Forest and Pisgah Game Lands. This era shows the active Southern Railroad line serving the river valley's industry near Pisgah Forest, while older rural footprints remain visible through numerous family and community landmarks. Genealogists will find many preserved burial grounds, including the Davidson River Cem, Turkey Creek Cem, and McCall Cem. The rugged terrain north of the valley is defined by high ridges like Grindstone Ridge and Rich Mountain, cut by the North Fork Mills River and South Fork Mills River. Notable recreational sites like Camp Carolina and the Davidson River Recreational Area mark the early emergence of the region's modern mountain tourism economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain