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1964 Map of Clarks Hill

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Clarks Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Clarks Hill Dam dominates the landscape at the meeting of the Savannah River and Little River, where the massive reservoir of Clarks Hill Lake defines the border between South Carolina and Georgia. The map documents the mid-century infrastructure supporting the region, from the Powerhouse and Reservoir Hdqrs at the dam site to the CSX rail line and established thoroughfares like Old Petersburg Road.

Away from the water, the terrain is shaped by the Sumter National Forest and a series of rural communities including Modoc, Clarks Hill, and Meriwether. Local heritage is preserved through numerous country congregations and burial grounds, such as Hosannah Ch, Spring Grove Cem, and Asbury Mission Ch. The map also captures several recreational areas and boat ramps that emerged following the creation of the lake, juxtaposed with older landmarks like the Quarry and the Middleton Ferry Road.