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2020 Map of Duford

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Duford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Floyds Crossroads and Duford anchor this agricultural landscape in the northeastern corner of Horry County, just below the North Carolina state line. The terrain is defined by a dense network of Carolina bays and swampy depressions, including Juniper Bay, Alligator Bay, and Cartwheel Bay, which create a complex mosaic of land use. These natural features are interspersed with small family settlements and historic burial grounds such as Riverside Cem and Soules Cem, reflecting a long history of rural community life.

Drainage throughout the area is provided by slow-moving water bodies like Gapway Swamp and Long Branch Swamp, which dictate the placement of roads such as State Hwy 430 and Fairview Hwy. The presence of landmarks like Bear Sand Ridges and Granger Pond highlights the varied local topography. To the south, Mount Olive serves as another focal point for this well-established farming region, where local roads often bear the names of families who have worked this land for generations.