2017 Map of Branchville North

About this map

Branchville and Rowesville anchor this survey of the South Carolina lowcountry, where the landscape is defined by the wetlands of the Edisto River drainage. The region is characterized by numerous Carolina bays—elliptical depressions in the earth—including Robinsons Bay and Durbin Bay, which create a distinct patchy terrain among the timber and farmland. A dense network of rural roads such as Freedom RD and Cattle Creek RD connects small crossroads and family landmarks. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific sites, including several family and church burial grounds like Peter Bowman Cem, Byrd Cem, and Sardis Cem. The map also captures smaller communities like Sixty Six, located north of the Orangeburg Co and Bamberg Co line, providing a precise look at property access and local drainage via Pen Branch and Staley Br.