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2011 Map of Effingham

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Effingham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lynches River winds through this Florence County landscape, serving as a primary corridor for the scattered communities that define the area. The settlement pattern here is anchored by numerous historical intersections, including Perkins Crossroads, Peniel Crossroads, and Cusac Crossroads, reflecting a rural economy built on road networks and river access. The town of Effingham is marked by its Post Office and proximity to Carter Creek, while Lynches Mill points to the area's agricultural and industrial heritage along the water.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several key sites, such as the Meadow Prong Cemetery and Lynchs Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The map captures the diverse drainage systems of the South Carolina coastal plain, from the expansive Lake Swamp and Sparrow Swamp to the distinctive bays like Sand Hill Bay and Whites Bay. These features illustrate how water shaped the location of early settlements like Elim and Java.