1988 Map of Black Creek

About this map

The Combahee River and its intricate network of tributaries define the Lowcountry landscape of Colleton County in the late 1980s. This survey documents the convergence of significant waterways, including the L Salkehatchie River and the winding course of Black Creek. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainage patterns evidenced by Bull Run and Sandy Run, which cut through the coastal plain. Human presence is sparse but distinct, indicated by a lone Fire Tower standing watch over the timberlands and a rural Cem located near the headwaters of the local runs. Modern infrastructure and land management are visible through the inclusion of Sewage Stabilization facilities and established Rest Areas along the primary transit corridor, reflecting the area's development as it balanced traditional river-bottom geography with late-twentieth-century utility requirements.