1959 Map of Tigerville

About this map

The Blue Ridge Divide and Saluda Mountains dominate this 1959 survey of the borderlands between North and South Carolina. High-elevation settlements such as Tuxedo and Zirconia are linked by the Southern railroad, while the rugged topography below is defined by the headwaters of the North Pacolet River, North Saluda River, and the various forks of the Tyger River. Significant water management and recreational features are evident at the Lake Summit dam and the Poinsett Reservoir, which sits south of Corbin Mtn. In the lower elevations of Greenville County, Tigerville is established around the North Greenville Junior College campus. The map reveals a rural landscape dotted with local landmarks like Mount Olive Ch, Barton Chapel, and the State Fish Hatchery, alongside industrial footprints like the textile-adjacent community of Slater.