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2011 Map of Branchville North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Edisto River and the main Edisto River defines the southern boundary of this Orangeburg County landscape. The settlement of Branchville sits just north of this junction, historically serving as a notable railroad and crossroads hub. Moving north through the agricultural interior, the small community of Sixty Six and the town of Rowesville anchor the central and northern reaches of the quadrangle.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial sites, including the Peter Bowman Cemetery, Sardis Cemetery, and Byrd Cemetery. The landscape is characterized by its numerous "bays" and branches, such as Robinsons Bay and Staley Branch, which provided the necessary drainage and resources for the area's long-standing rural development. Recreational sites like Camp Edisto and Cattle Creek Campground reflect the continued use of these riparian corridors for local gathering and transit.