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1964 Map of Aiken

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Aiken
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The equestrian and sporting heritage of Aiken is on full display in this 1964 survey, which highlights the town’s world-renowned polo and racing infrastructure. The map meticulously plots the Whitney Polo Field, the Aiken Mile Track, and a designated Steeplechase course, illustrating the physical layout of the Winter Colony era's athletic legacy. Beyond the sporting grounds, the landscape is dotted with numerous claypits, particularly to the north near Ridgecrest and Balltown, indicating the region’s historical reliance on industrial mineral extraction.

A dense network of spiritual and educational institutions serves the community, including St Angela Academy, the Univ Of S C (Aiken Br), and numerous neighborhood churches like Lockett Chapel and Wesley Ch. To the east, the Southern Railway passes through Montmorenci, connecting the rural outskirts to the urban center. Water features such as Wrights Millpond and Shaw Creek define the eastern drainage, while the developed core is organized around landmarks like the Courthouse and the Municipal Golf Course.