2017 Map of Effingham

About this map

Lynches River and its dense network of tributaries, including Sparrow Swamp and Polecat Br, define the geography of this Florence County landscape. The settlement pattern is characterized by numerous historic intersections such as Perkins Crossroads, Johnson Crossroads, and Jones Crossroads, which served as local hubs for the surrounding agricultural community. Significant for genealogists, the map identifies several local burial sites including Meadow Prong Cem, Mossy Grove Cem, and Lynchs Memorial Gardens Cem. The presence of Lynches Mill near the river indicates the area's long-standing connection to water-based industry and milling. Notable geological depressions known as Carolina Bays are frequent here, labeled as Tans Bay, Morris Bay, and Sand Hill Bay, creating a unique wetlands mosaic across the coastal plain.