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1907 Map of Saluda

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Saluda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

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.

Smaller hamlets like Batcave, Fruitland, and Zirconia are linked by a burgeoning network of roads, while landmark churches including Pleasant Grove Church and Holly Springs Church serve as focal points for rural communities. Notable peaks such as Tryon Peak and Sugarloaf Mtn overlook the winding courses of the Green River and the various forks of the Pacolet River, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that shaped the early settlement of the Blue Ridge foothills.