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1953 Map of Congaree, 1957 Print
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1953 Map of Congaree

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Congaree Air Force Base and the Fort Jackson Military Reservation dominate the central and northern reaches of this Richland County landscape, reflecting the significant mid-century military presence in the region. The map captures a transition from traditional rural South Carolina life to a more mechanized era, as the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads intersect the countryside. Dozens of country churches and community schools are documented here, such as the Zion Benevolent Church, Daughter of Saint Mathews Church, and Siloam School, which served as vital anchors for the dispersed local population. In the northwest, Horrel Hill rises above the terrain, while numerous family-named landmarks like Doc Youngs Pond and Goodin Cemetery provide specific geographic points for genealogists and local historians to trace early 1950s land ownership and community development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain