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2020 Map of Blackstock

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Blackstock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The boundary between Chester and Fairfield counties bisects this landscape, which is defined by the rural settlements of Blackstock and Woodward. This part of the South Carolina Piedmont is characterized by a dense network of tributaries including Shannon Cr, Bell Cr, and Little Cr, all feeding into the larger course of the Little River. The topography is marked by numerous family-named roads and landmarks, reflecting a deep-rooted agricultural and local history.

Genealogists will find significant value in the location of several historic burial grounds, such as Blackstock Cem, Concord Cem, and New Hope Cem. The transit corridor of Columbia Rd serves as the primary artery connecting these small communities, which are surrounded by smaller settlements like McKeown and Cornwell. The presence of numerous creek branches, such as Brushy Fork Cr and Bumpers Cr, underscores the reliance on local water sources for early land divisions and homesteads.