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2014 Map of Branchville South

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Branchville South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Edisto River carves a winding path through this corner of the South Carolina Lowcountry, serving as a natural boundary that defines the meeting of Orangeburg, Bamberg, and Colleton counties. The settlement of Branchville sits at the northern edge of this territory, where local transit routes like the Heritage Hwy and Freedom Rd intersect. The landscape is characterized by its complex hydrology, with numerous tributaries such as Brier Cr, Bush Br, and Steedley Br feeding into the main river channel.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of family-named burial grounds and landmarks scattered across the rural acreage. Notable sites include Buckhead Cem and the May - Stokes - Raysor Cem, providing a clear record of local family legacies. Geographic focal points like Whetstone Crossroads and Farrell Crossroads mark the historical junctions of this agricultural and river-oriented community, while Sandy Island Bridge highlights a vital crossing point over the river's swamps.