2014 Map of Cross Anchor

About this map

Cross Anchor and Cross Keys serve as the primary hubs in this corner of the Piedmont, where the boundary between Spartanburg and Union counties follows the winding path of Dutchman Creek. The landscape is defined by the Tyger River and its numerous tributaries, including Sugar Cr, Frenchman Cr, and Cowdens Cr. Historical crossings like Burnt Factory Bridge and Blackstocks Ford reflect the era's reliance on river-based transport and early manufacturing sites. In the northeast, the terrain rises toward Beddington Mtn near the community of Colerain. To the south, the map captures a portion of the Sumter National Forest, illustrating the transition from open agricultural lands to managed timber and conservation areas. Family-named landmarks and small settlements like Dutchman and Meadow Woods are interspersed with a high density of rural burial grounds, such as Grace Chapel Cem and Putnam Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this historically agricultural region.