2014 Map of Centenary

About this map

The Little Pee Dee River forms a complex boundary between Marion Co and Horry Co, weaving through a dense network of backwater lakes and islands. This riverine environment is defined by distinctive features like the Pee Dee Islands, Knife Island, and a string of oxbows including Jack Lake, Old Dead River, and Elvis Lake. The landscape is largely agricultural and riparian, where higher ground is marked by settlements such as Centenary, Rains, and Ariel Cross Road. Historical water use is evident at Smith Mill Pond and Leggett Mill Pond. Families with deep roots in the region can trace landmarks and roads named for local figures, such as Harry Shelley Ct and Boyd Atkinson Rd, alongside numerous community burial grounds like Olivet Cem and Palmer Cem.