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2020 Map of Clear Pond

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Little Salkehatchie River meanders southeastward through this Lowcountry landscape, defining a terrain shaped by blackwater tributaries and numerous bay depressions. To the east, the settlement of Clear Pond sits near its eponymous water body and Little Clear Pond, while the community of Hughes anchors the southeastern corner. The map reflects a deeply rooted rural geography where family names are etched into the land via locations like Odom Bridge and cemeteries such as Folk Cem and McMillian Cem.

Navigation through this part of Bamberg County relies on a network of named local routes, including Springtown Rd and the aptly named Meat Cutter Rd. Large wetland features like Brunson Swamp and Sutton Bay dominate the northern reaches, indicating the persistent hydrologic character of the Coastal Plain. This survey provides a clear view of the area's transition from riparian corridors to the high-ground settlements that have sustained local life for generations.