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2017 Map of Clemson

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Clemson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Clemson and its surrounding university landscape dominate this 2017 study of the region where Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties converge. The sprawling campus of Clemson Univ is framed by the waters of Issaqueena Lake to the north and the complex drainage of Eighteenmile Creek to the east. This modern topography reveals a densely settled corridor following the Norfolk Southern rail line, connecting the historic hubs of Central and Norris in the northeast to the established community of Pendleton in the south.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous preservation sites, including the Old Stone Cemetery and Mount Zion Cemetery. The map documents the intricate road network branching off from US Highway 76 and 123, showing how contemporary suburban growth has integrated with traditional landmarks like Lawrence Bridge and Lawrence Chapel Cemetery. The transition from the university's academic core to the more rural stretches near Town Creek illustrates the evolving character of the South Carolina Upstate.