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2014 Map of Effingham

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Effingham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lynches Mill and the expansive Lynches River corridor define this South Carolina landscape south of Florence. The terrain is characterized by a high density of crossroads communities and distinct Carolina bays, including Morris Bay, Sand Hill Bay, and Whites Bay, which interrupt the agricultural grid. These geographic features, along with names like Blackwell Pond, reflect the low-lying, water-rich nature of the Pee Dee region.

Settlement patterns show a network of rural hubs such as Elim, Danwood, and Effingham, many situated near the various prongs and swamps feeding into the river. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds, including Meadow Prong Cem and Mossy Grove Cem. The presence of Perkins Crossroads, Peniel Crossroads, and Cusac Crossroads highlights the importance of these historic intersection points in local commerce and social life outside the city.