1907 Map of Saluda

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Hendersonville and the surrounding mountain settlements are depicted here during the first years of the twentieth century, capturing the region's transition into a seasonal retreat and agricultural hub. The terrain is dominated by the steep ascent of the Blue Ridge, where the Southern railway line navigates the famous grade into Saluda. This era shows a landscape still defined by traditional crossings like Whiteside Ford and Dickie Ford, alongside early industrial sites such as Kemp Mill.