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2017 Map of Batesburg

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Batesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The boundary between Saluda Co and Lexington Co divides this South Carolina landscape, centering on the twin settlements of Batesburg and Leesville. The region is defined by a high density of family burial grounds and small community landmarks, reflecting a deeply rooted local history. Numerous cemeteries like Mitchell Cem, Etheredge Cem, and Olive Branch Cem dot the terrain, which is drained by a network of small waterways including Clouds Cr and Chinquapin Cr.

Rural life in the areas surrounding Hibernia and Kneece is illustrated by a dense system of local roads and ponds, such as Fricks Pond and Wises Pond. The presence of the Batesburg Reservoir and various ponds like Ponderosos Pond indicates the importance of managed water resources in this part of the Midlands. The map captures a detailed view of the regional infrastructure as it appeared in the late 2010s, showing the concentration of civic life along the corridors of the major towns.