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2013 Map of Diggs

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Diggs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Ballast Ridge and its prominent Ballast Ridge Lookout Tower anchor the southern reaches of this landscape, overlooking a network of creeks and rural homesteads. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Whites Cr, Marks Cr, and Speeds Cr, which drain into the Pee Dee River at the western margin. Small settlements like Fulton, Osborne, and Ellerbe Grove are connected by a web of local routes including Saint Stevens Church Rd and Ellerbe Grove Church Rd, reflecting the deep-rooted community structure of the area.

Several family-named water features, such as Wallace Pond, Haire Pond, and Battley Pond, are scattered throughout the quadrangle, indicating long-standing landholdings and agricultural use. The presence of Everetts Lake and numerous branches like Watery Br suggests a landscape historically shaped by its hydrology, providing essential resources for the small hubs of Diggs and its neighbors during the early 21st century.