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1964 Map of Batesburg

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Batesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Batesburg and Leesville dominate this mid-century survey, illustrating the distinct side-by-side growth of these twin towns along the Southern railroad line. The landscape is heavily marked by family-named landmarks and rural congregations, reflecting a deeply rooted community structure across the tri-county border of Saluda, Lexington, and Aiken. Notable religious and commemorative sites like St Johns Ch, Wittenberg Cem, and Shady Grove Ch are scattered among the ridges, including the prominent Devils Backbone.

Infrastructure of the era is evident in the Batesburg Reservoir and the Palmetto Airfield to the south. Further out, small junctions and hamlets like Holston Crossroads, Hibernia, and Kneece serve as focal points for the surrounding agricultural and timbered lands. The map also identifies local public works such as the County Camp No 3 and a municipal Sewage Disposal plant, providing a clear view of mid-century civic development.