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1962 Map of Augusta

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Columbia and Augusta anchor this regional overview of the South Carolina and Georgia borderlands during the early Cold War era. The map highlights the massive footprint of the Savannah River Plant (AEC) along the Savannah River, reflecting the industrial and military mobilization that reshaped the Central Savannah River Area. To the east, the watery landscapes of the Lowcountry are dominated by Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, which are bordered by the Santee National Wildlife Refuge.

Transportation networks of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Southern Railway crisscross the Sand Hills and coastal plains, connecting regional hubs like Orangeburg and Sumter. Local history is preserved through the inclusion of landmarks such as Fort Jackson, Shaw Air Force Base, and the Santee Canal. Smaller settlements, including Manning, Barnwell, and Walterboro, appear alongside rural features like St. Pauls Church and Magnolia Cemetery, providing a detailed look at the cultural and geographic landscape of the mid-20th century.