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1979 Map of Eadytown

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Eadytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Lake Marion dominates this South Carolina landscape, its waters submerging the historical boundary where the Santee River once divided Berkeley and Clarendon counties. The massive Santee Dam serves as the focal point of the area's hydroelectric infrastructure, accompanied by a powerplant, gaging stations, and a radio tower at Wilsons Landing. This late-1970s survey reveals the complex hydrologic management of the region, featuring the Diversion Canal and the remnants of the Santee Canal (Abandoned), which speaks to the long history of regional water navigation.

Local settlement is centered around Eadytown, a community defined by its proximity to the water and several rural congregations, including Hickory Hill Ch and Greenland Ch. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of Bluefield Cem and Rocks Cem, as well as the numerous named landmasses within the lake such as Church Island, Chimney Island, and Sixteen Island. The map also traces the path of Black Oak Road, connecting the inland settlements to the lake's edge.