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1946 Map of Sylva South

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Sylva South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Tuckasegee River winds through the heart of Jackson County, anchoring a valley where the town of Sylva and the historic community of Webster define the local geography. This survey, updated in the late 20th century from mid-century foundations, illustrates the expansion of Western Carolina University at Cullowhee, showing the campus and its proximity to the Jackson County Airport. The landscape is dominated by the steep rises of the Great Balsam Mountains and Nantahala National Forest, with family-named landmarks such as Parris Cem and Stillwell Cem providing essential data for genealogical research.

Transportation corridors including the Southern railroad and the Blue Ridge Parkway highlight the region's connectivity amidst the terrain of Kings Mountain and Rocky Face Ridge. Settlements like Dillsboro and East Laport are documented alongside rural features like Love Chapel and the Gaging Station on the river. The map details numerous watercourses, from Tilley Creek to Caney Fork, which historically supported the small mountain communities and farms of the Appalachian highlands.