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1936 Map of Sandymush
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1936 Map of Sandymush

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The high ridges of Pisgah National Forest and Newfound Mountain dominate this mid-1930s landscape, where small rural communities are defined by their proximity to winding creeks and mountain gaps. The map reveals a deeply social geography for the era, centered on neighborhood anchors like the Sandymush Brick Ch, Sandymush Sch, and Lusk Chapel. While State Highway No 213 and State Highway No 209 provide the primary connections through the terrain, the presence of Gentrys Mill and numerous smaller dwellings along the Sandymush Creek and Spring Creek watersheds illustrates a community still largely oriented toward local waterpower and small-scale agriculture. The boundary between Madison and Buncombe Counties cuts through the northern section, marking a divide between the drainages of Little Pine Creek and the valley of Canto.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain