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2014 Map of Chappells

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Saluda River snakes through this landscape, serving as the natural boundary between Newberry and Saluda counties. The settlement of Chappells sits at a historic crossing point, where the river's path is joined by several significant tributaries including Sharps Br and the Little River. This drainage network defines the rural character of the region, where the winding watercourses influenced the placement of early routes such as Island Ford Rd and Silverstreet Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can find family-named landmarks and historical sites like R Colemans Pond and the Pine Pleasant Cem near the southern edge of the quadrangle. The map details a transition from the rolling hills along Mudlick Cr to the more intricate creek beds of Terrapin Cr and Mill Cr, illustrating the relationship between the Piedmont topography and South Carolina's rural road development.