1959 Map of Cowpens

About this map

Cowpens National Battlefield stands as a focal point in this upstate landscape, reflecting the commemorative history of the American Revolution amidst a mid-century agricultural and industrial setting. The survey reveals a region defined by the drainage of the Broad River and Pacolet River, where small settlements like Chesnee and Cowpens grew alongside the Southern railroad line. The presence of numerous country churches, such as Hicks Grove Ch and Providence Ch, and schools like Foster Grove Sch indicates a landscape of tight-knit rural communities before the onset of significant suburban expansion. Near the northern border, the textile heritage of the region is evident at Cliffside, while the South Pacolet River Reservoir No 1 and Rainbow Lake show the importance of water management for the growing local populations in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties.