1949 Map of Calhoun Creek

About this map

The Little River winds through the rural landscape of the Piedmont, defining the terrain of western South Carolina at the close of the 1940s. This survey, compiled from aerial photography taken just before the war and updated by ground crews in the late 1940s, reveals a countryside dense with small community centers. The distribution of numerous schools, including St Marys Sch, Mulberry Sch, and Walnut Grove Sch, suggests a decentralized rural population tied to local agricultural nodes. Near the river, the Calhoun Mill stands as a landmark of local industry and history.