2011 Map of Chesnee

About this map

Chesnee and the neighboring community of Cliffside define the landscape of this borderland area where South Carolina meets North Carolina. The State Line cuts horizontally across the terrain, separating Spartanburg County from the northern foothills. This region is marked by a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Burke Cemetery, Painter Cemetery, and Crestview Cemetery, which offer valuable data for genealogical research. Water is a dominant feature throughout the quadrangle, with the Broad River and its tributary Suck Creek winding through the countryside, alongside numerous local impoundments such as Harris Lake and Jolleys Lake. The presence of Spicers Airport and the Burlington Dam suggests a mix of 20th-century utility and local infrastructure. Small settlements like Brice and Harris are linked by a network of rural routes including Island Ford Rd and Ferry Rd, reflecting the area's transition from early river-based crossings to modern road networks.