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1946 Map of Rosman

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

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Rosman serves as the hub of this mid-century Transylvania County landscape, situated where the forks of the French Broad River converge. The Southern Railway winds through the river valleys, connecting small settlements like Balsam Grove, Powelltown, and Bovina. The area is characterized by a mix of deep-woods infrastructure and recreational development, featuring the State Prison Camp near Calvert alongside numerous summer retreats such as Camp Illahee, Keystone Camp, and Camp Cherryfield.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks, including the Whitmire Cem, Gillespie Cem, and the Shady Grove Cem. Small country congregations like Mt Moriah Ch, Zion Ch, and Catheys Creek Ch dot the mountain gaps and coves. The rugged geography of the Pisgah National Forest is clearly defined by named peaks like Three Forks Mtn and Stone Mtn, as well as the notable Bird Rock Falls on the North Fork French Broad River.