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2020 Map of Cordova

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The North Fork Edisto River forms the eastern boundary of this landscape, where the town of Cordova serves as a central hub. The area is defined by its numerous swampy drainages and creeks, including Snake Swamp, Cooper Swamp, and Dry Swamp, which snake through the rural terrain. Settlement patterns are concentrated around several distinct communities like Gravel Hill, Haddock, and Rivelon, reflecting the long-standing agricultural and residential character of Orangeburg County.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial sites and congregations, such as Saint George Baptist Church Cem, Wesley Grove United Methodist Church Cem, and the Smoak Family Cem. The map also captures the local water network, showing several bodies like Zeiglers Pond and the County Hatchery Pond, illustrating how the community has historically utilized the land and its water resources.