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1964 Map of Aiken

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Aiken
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The equestrian and sporting heritage of the South Carolina lowcountry is clearly visible in this mid-century survey of Aiken. The city layout is dominated by notable athletic grounds, including the Aiken Mile Track, the Whitney Polo Field, and a sprawling Steeplechase course, reflecting the area's identity as a premier winter colony for horse racing and polo. This specialized land use is balanced by the presence of institutions like the Aiken Prep Sch and St Angela Academy, alongside established neighborhoods such as Balltown and the burgeoning Crosland Park.

Industrial and rural patterns emerge on the outskirts, where numerous labels for Claypit and Quarry follow the local geology. Transportation is anchored by the Southern railroad line passing through the heart of the city and eastward toward Montmorenci. To the east, the landscape transitions into a network of small creeks and ponds, including Wrights Millpond and the drainages of Redds Branch, where smaller settlements like Couchton and Nicholson Village are situated.