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2011 Map of Blakely

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blakely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Santee River snakes across this coastal plain landscape, defining the southern geography of the region near Blakely and Taft. The terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands and significant water bodies, including Wittee Lake and the expansive Dog Creek Flats. This area reflects a long history of land use, where plantation-era landmarks such as the Betaw Plantation Cemetery sit alongside modern water management structures like the Billy Cox Upper Pond Dam D-3090.

Transportation throughout the quadrangle relies on a network of rural roads such as Charleston Rd and Santee Rd, connecting scattered settlements to the river's edge. The presence of the Laurel Hill Boat Ramp suggests the river's ongoing importance for local access and recreation. Smaller interior water features, notably Williams Pond, Horse Pond, and the winding June Branch, further illustrate the complex hydrology of this Williamsburg County territory.