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2017 Map of Abbeville East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Abbeville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The eastern edges of Abbeville extend into a landscape defined by the upper reaches of the Long Cane Creek watershed and the protected woodlands of the Sumter National Forest. This 2017 survey details the transition from the city’s residential streets to the rural communities of Darraugh and Millers Mill. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of waterways including McCord Cr, Johns Cr, and Little Curtail Cr, which converge as they flow toward the Savannah River basin.

Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data, with numerous small family and community burial grounds scattered across the county line, such as Aiken Cem, Little Adams Cem, and Saint John Cem. Transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Abbeville Airport in the south, while the northern reaches maintain a character shaped by older routes like the Old Douglas Mill Rd and Old Greenwood Hwy. Landmarks like Rapley Shoals and Morton Bridge reflect the long-standing relationship between local industry and the region's hydrography.