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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 define this high-elevation landscape along the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. In the north, the industrial footprint of the Green River is prominent, centered on the Lake Summit reservoir. The infrastructure here includes a Hydro-Electric Flume, a Power Plant, and a Surge Tank, all supporting the community at Tuxedo and Zirconia.

Tracing south through the mountain passes, the Dixie Highway and Southern Railway parallel each other as they move toward Merrittsville and the North Fork Saluda River. For genealogists, the map identifies several rural landmarks such as Mountain Valley Ch, the Mountain Valley Cem, and the Page Cem. The area’s recreational character is also evident through numerous organized camps, including Camp Greystone and Camp Old Indian, tucked away near peaks like Corbin Mtn and Pruett Mountain.