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1964 Map of Aiken

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Aiken
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Aiken serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by its equine heritage and educational expansion. The presence of the Whitney Polo Field, a large steeplechase course, and the Polo Field south of the city center highlights the area's long-standing reputation as a winter colony for horse sports. Nearby, the established fairways of the Palmetto Golf Club and the Municipal Golf Course underscore the city's role as a recreational hub.

The map also documents significant mid-century growth through emerging residential developments like Crosland Park and Bonniview Estates, as well as the early footprint of the Univ Of S C (Aiken Br) near College Acres. To the east, the rural community of Montmorenci sits along the Southern railroad line, while the surrounding terrain is marked by numerous industrial sites including several claypits and the Wrights Millpond.