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1964 Map of Aiken NW

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Aiken NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The South Fork Edisto River forms a significant geographical spine in this northwestern section of Aiken County, where a landscape of small branches and creeks defines the local topography. In the mid-1960s, this area was characterized by a network of rural crossroads and community landmarks, such as Seiglers Crossroads and Center Sch. The presence of several claypits suggests a local industry tied to the region's natural deposits, while the Aiken Municipal Airport and its adjacent Airport Ch mark the modernization of the landscape.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named sites, including Needham Brown Cem, Timmerman Cem, and Plunkett Cem. The Southern railroad line cuts through the southwestern corner, connecting these agricultural and industrial sites to larger markets. Scattered ponds like Lake Josephine and Reynolds Pond punctuate the terrain, serving as vital water sources for the surrounding farms and settlements.