1959 Map of Walhalla

About this map

Walhalla and West Union serve as the commercial hubs of this Oconee County landscape, where the Blue Ridge foothills meet the Piedmont. The map reveals a fascinating layering of transportation history, from the Southern railroad lines serving the towns to the remnants of the Old Railroad Grade and the notable Stumphouse Mtn (Tunnel) and Saddle Tunnel (abandoned) to the west. These features, along with the Oconee Station landmark, speak to the area's long-standing role as a gateway through the mountains.