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1982 Map of Branchville North

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Branchville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Southern RR railroad line serves as a central spine through this South Carolina landscape, connecting the rural communities of Rowesville and Branchville. This 1980s-era documentation shows a region defined by its numerous small congregations and family burial grounds, including St Stephens Ch, Mays Chapel, and the Peter Bowman Cem. The local geography is heavily influenced by the drainage patterns of the Edisto River and its tributaries, such as Betty Branch and Staley Branch, which wind through the low-lying terrain.

Prominent geographical depressions known as bays are scattered across the quadrangle, most notably the large Durbin Bay in the southeast. These features, along with names like Black Bay and Cattle Creek, illustrate the historical reliance on these water sources and the surrounding wetlands. Land use appears split between these natural drainage basins and organized sites like Camp Edisto and a local Quarry, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Orangeburg Co during this period.