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1976 Map of Dillon East

Name: 1976 Topographic Map of Dillon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Dillon sits at the heart of this coastal plain landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and a network of arterial roads like Roosevelt Ave and Main Street serve as the primary conduits for local commerce. The map documents a community defined by its civic and educational institutions, featuring the Dillon County High Sch, Gordon High Sch, and the County Prison Camp situated near the river. To the north, the small settlement of Hamer and the crossroads at Five Forks illustrate the secondary hubs of rural life during this era.

The topography is characterized by the winding path of the Little Pee Dee River, which is flanked by extensive wetlands including Hayes Swamp, Bear Swamp, and Manning Bay. These low-lying areas are interspersed with numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Riverside Cem and the Old Hamilton Cem, reflecting generations of local history. The presence of numerous Storage Bins and Gravel Pits across the terrain underscores the importance of agriculture and resource extraction to the regional economy.