2020 Map of Bishopville West

About this map

Bishopville anchors the northeastern corner of this landscape, where the residential grid gives way to the wetlands of Lee County. The hydrology is dominated by the sprawling Scape Ore Swamp and its tributaries, including Gum Springs Br and Gin Br, which dictate the placement of rural roads and small clusters of settlement. Smaller communities like Browntown and Manville are situated on higher ground between these watercourses, while Hammetts Crossroads and Carters Crossing mark historically significant junctions in the local transport network. For genealogists, the map is a primary record of family-named burial grounds, including Whilden Cem, McLellan Cem, and Pate Cem. The contrast between the organized streets of the town and the meandering paths of Meadow Br and Beaverdam Cr illustrates the long-standing relationship between South Carolina's agriculture and its riverine geography.