2014 Map of Dalzell

About this map

Dalzell and the surrounding coastal plain of the South Carolina Midlands are defined by a complex network of wetlands and small agricultural communities. This 2014 survey captures the landscape where the border between Lee and Sumter counties follows the natural drainage of Rocky Bluff Swamp and Little Rafting Cr. These watercourses, including Green Swamp and Lee Swamp, historically dictated the placement of crossroads and homesteads, leading to the development of settlements like Borden, Woodrow, and Gaillard Crossroads. Local history is anchored by sites such as Elizabeth Cem and Mt Carmel Cem, which serve as permanent markers of long-standing community roots. The map shows a transition from the structured residential clusters of Pecan Acres and Hillcrest to the more open, creek-fed terrain near Catchall and Burrows Crossroads, illustrating how modern infrastructure continues to navigate the ancient hydrologic patterns of the region.