2019 Map of Saluda

About this map

Saluda sits at the precipice of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, where the Norfolk Southern line navigates the famous grade down toward Melrose and Tryon. This survey documents the complex topography and drainage of the upper N Pacolet River and N Saluda River headwaters, capturing a landscape where steep ridges like Hogback Mtn and Big Warrior Mtn define local settlement patterns. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, preserving the locations of numerous community anchors such as Friendship Baptist Church Graveyard and Mountain Page Baptist Church Graveyard. Beyond the primary townships, the terrain is marked by notable natural landmarks including Pearsons Falls and the North Saluda Reservoir. The interstate corridor of I-26 and the winding path of Us 176 parallel the historic rail route, tracing the paths of commerce and transit through the Howard Gap and across the state line into South Carolina.