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1959 Map of Zirconia

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Zirconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Blue Ridge Divide and the Saluda Mountains dominate this landscape along the border of North and South Carolina, where the Green River and the North Saluda River drain contrasting watersheds. This survey by the Tennessee Valley Authority and USGS reveals a region defined by high-altitude recreation and the expansion of hydroelectric infrastructure. The upper reaches of the map are anchored by Zirconia, while the southern portion is dominated by the Poinsett Reservoir, where an Intake Tower and Power Plant signal the industrialization of the river systems.

Genealogists will find a network of established community centers, such as Mount Olive Ch, Green River Ch, and North Fork Ch, often accompanied by family-named cemeteries like Andrews Cem and Pace Cem. The area also serves as a hub for mountain camps, including Camp Arrowhead, Camp Green Cove, and Camp Old Indian, indicating the era's growth in outdoor institutional tourism near the Southern railroad line.