2014 Map of Bowman

About this map

Bowman stands as the primary hub in this portion of Orangeburg County, situated at the intersection of several regional thoroughfares including the Charleston Hwy and Bowman Branch Hwy. The surrounding landscape is defined by a complex network of waterways, with Cow Castle Creek and Polk Swamp draining the eastern reaches while the western side is marked by Cattle Creek and Sandy Run. These natural features have historically influenced local development and transit, creating a patchwork of agricultural lands and wooded bottoms. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks such as Mt Tabor Cemetery and Rigby Cemetery, located south of the main town. Smaller communities like Lambrick and the eponymous Sandy Run settlement highlight the dispersed nature of rural life in this South Carolina coastal plain region.