1904 Map of Columbia

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Broad River and Little River anchor this early 20th-century landscape, where a dense network of ferries and fords facilitated movement before modern bridges dominated the region. The map reveals a rural economy centered on settlements like Winnsboro and Shelton, connected by the Southern R.R. and the Asheville and Columbia Road. Local history is preserved through numerous ecclesiastical landmarks, such as The Old Brick Church and Salem Church, alongside industrial and agricultural features like Anderson Quarry and the State Farm near the capital. The convergence of the Tiger River, Enoree River, and Broad River in the northwest highlights the geographic importance of these waterways for the regional boundary lines of Fairfield, Newberry, and Richland counties. From the mills like Frosts Mill to the post office at Simpson, the survey documents a transition era where river-crossings like Bells Bridge and Shelton Ferry remained vital to local transit.