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2017 Map of Denmark

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Denmark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The town of Denmark serves as the central hub for this portion of the South Carolina lowcountry, where the Little Salkehatchie River and its numerous tributaries like Ghents Br and Halfmoon Br define the drainage patterns across the landscape. The geography is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and bays, including Wolf Bay, Little Wolf Bay, and Flat Pond, which illustrate the region's unique hydrologic character.

Tracing the rural road system reveals local history through family and agricultural naming conventions, such as Cow Pie Rd, Bollweevil Rd, and Peanut Rd, reflecting the area's farming roots. Beyond the main settlement of Denmark, smaller communities and rail-side locations like Lees, Hilda, and Sato are documented. Local genealogy is supported by the location of the Capernaum Cem and Honeyford Cem, alongside landmark structures such as the Beaverdam Bridge.