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2020 Map of Camden South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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Camden and its southern outskirts are defined by the transition from structured town grids to the winding wetlands of the Wateree River basin. In the northern section, the historic urban core is anchored by the Kershaw County Courthouse and significant community sites like the Quaker Cem and Jewish Cem. Industrial and recreational history is evident along the water, from Hermitage Mill near the town center to the Mulberry Picnic Pond further south.

The landscape south of town reveals a complex network of river necks and elbows, including Friends Neck and Devils Elbow, where the terrain yields to seasonal flooding. Small clusters like Hammond and landmarks such as the Boykin Mill Pond and Boykin Cem illustrate the rural settlement patterns that have persisted alongside larger infrastructure like the El Porvenir Airpark. This geography highlights the historical reliance on both the river system and the higher ground of Paint Hill.