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1947 Map of Zirconia

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Zirconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Blue Ridge Divide and the Saluda Mountains dominate this 1940s survey of the rugged border between North Carolina and South Carolina. At the heart of the landscape is Lake Summit, a reservoir created by the Green River which powers the local Power Plant and Surge Tank. The settlement of Tuxedo and the neighboring Zirconia (Tuxedo Sta) serve as primary hubs, connected to the wider region by the Southern railroad and the historic Dixie Highway.

Genealogists and local historians can trace many rural institutions, including the Fall Creek Sch and numerous country churches such as Mountain Valley Ch, Green River Ch, and Double Springs Ch. The map also documents specific recreation sites like Camp Greystone, Camp Arrowhead, and Camp Noahs Ark, illustrating the mid-century transition of this mountain terrain into a destination for summer camps and outdoor retreats.