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1946 Map of Zirconia

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Zirconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Lake Summit and the North Saluda Reservoir dominate the landscape of the Saluda Mountains in the mid-1940s. The area serves as a significant recreational and hydroelectric hub, evidenced by the presence of numerous summer camps such as Kings Mountain Camp, Camp Windy Wood, and Camp Green Cove. The Zirconia (Tuxedo Station) provides a vital rail link through the mountain terrain, supporting small communities like Tuxedo and Mountain Valley.

Genealogists can find several family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including Pace Cem, Andrews Cem, and the Mullipax Cem near Awanita Lake. The Blue Ridge Divide snakes across the northern portion of the map, separating the drainages of the Green River and the North Saluda River. Technical infrastructure like the Power Plant, Surge Tank, and an Intake Tower highlight the mid-century development of water resources along this state border region.