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2020 Map of Effingham

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Lynches River corridor defines the landscape of this Florence County region, where the winding waterway is joined by numerous tributaries including Sparrow Swamp and Lake Swamp. The settlement pattern is characterized by a high density of rural junctions known as "crossroads," which served as local landmarks and hubs for the surrounding farming community. Notable examples include Peniel Crossroads, Perkins Crossroads, and Cusac Crossroads.

Genealogical interest is centered around the community of Effingham and several historical burial sites such as Meadow Prong Cem and Mossy Grove Cem. The area near Lynches Mill reflects the traditional river-and-rail economy that shaped the interior of South Carolina. The terrain is notably marked by distinctive depressions or "bays," such as Tans Bay and Sand Hill Bay, which create unique ecological and surveying patterns across the quadrangle.