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1959 Map of Walhalla

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Walhalla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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.

The rural surroundings are dotted with community landmarks like Burns Mill on Cane Creek, and numerous local congregations including Emmanuel Ch and Zion Ch. To the north, the terrain rises into the Sumter National Forest and Oconee State Park, centered around Mountain Lake. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several burial grounds, such as the Old Indian Cem and Westview Cem, while the inclusion of Issaqueena Falls highlights the region's prominent natural landmarks.