1942 Map of Waynesville

About this map

Waynesville and Hazelwood serve as the primary population centers in this 1940s-era topographic survey, situated at the confluence of the Southern railroad and Richland Creek. The map documents a transition from the industrial and residential corridors of the valley floor to the steep, densely wooded slopes of the Pisgah National Forest. Along the West Fork Pigeon River, the settlement at Sunburst and the Daniel Boone Camp highlight the area's timber and recreational history, while the Big Ridge Mine on the western heights indicates the region's mineral extraction efforts.