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2020 Map of Brighton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Brighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Brighton and the surrounding borderlands of Hampton and Jasper counties are defined by the winding course of the Savannah River. This landscape is a complex network of wetlands and oxbow lakes, including Loggy Lake, Flat Lake, and Bluff Lake, which reveal the river's historical shifts and seasonal influence. The terrain is marked by significant riverine features like Stokes Bluff and Palichucola Bluff, which provide elevation above the extensive Boggy Swamp and the low-lying Goldwires Reach.

Away from the water, the map traces local genealogy through the Morgan Cem and Ryal Cem, located near the southern boundaries. The rural infrastructure is rooted in historic routes such as Augusta Stagecoach Rd and the Old Augusta Rd, reflecting an era of overland travel that pre-dated modern highway systems. The transition into the Sand Hills and the presence of Lakeside Farms Pond highlight the varied ecological and agricultural character of the South Carolina and Georgia border.