2020 Map of Barr Lake

About this map

The town of Lexington serves as the focal point for this study of central South Carolina, where suburban development meets the historical hydrography of the Midlands. The landscape is defined by a dense network of small water bodies and drainage systems, including Barr Lake, Fourteenmile Cr, and the upper reaches of Congaree Cr. The prevalence of named impoundments such as Taylor Millpond, Koons Pond, and Zimmerman Pond reflects a long history of water management for local industry and agriculture. Smaller settlements like Elsie and Ethon Crossroads appear alongside modern infrastructure, including the Whiteplains Airport. Genealogists may find interest in the location of Pisgah Cem and the various family-named ponds that dot the terrain between Twelvemile Cr and Red Bank Cr.