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2024 Map of Darlington East

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Darlington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Darlington County Courthouse serves as the focal point for this eastern portion of the county seat, where the urban grid of Darlington gives way to a complex system of hydraulic features. To the north and east, the landscape is defined by the winding course of Black Creek, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Swift Creek, Bellyache Creek, and Hurricane Branch. These waterways carve through the terrain, creating low-lying areas like Hasker Flat and the expansive Back Swamp.

Genealogical interest is high in this region, with numerous family and community burial sites scattered across the rural acreage, such as Pugh Cem, Isgett Cem, and the Palmetto Church Graveyard. Smaller settlements and junctions like Mechanicsville and Howards Crossroads reflect the local transition from the city center toward the Darlington and Florence County line. The map captures a contemporary look at these long-established communities and their persistent rural landmarks.