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2017 Map of Ehrhardt

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ehrhardt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Salkehatchie River and its dense network of tributaries, including Threemile Br and Savannah Cr, define the low-lying landscape of this South Carolina Lowcountry region. The town of Ehrhardt serves as the primary hub, situated near the intersection of several significant local routes like Colston Rd and Jager Rd. A distinct pattern of family-named burial sites, such as the Kearse-Barbham Cem, Breland Cem, and Rizer Cem, underscores the deep genealogical roots and long-standing land ownership within the community.

Transportation infrastructure includes the Ehrhardt Airport and the Broxton Bridge Plantation Airport, while the smaller settlement of Jennys sits to the southwest. The geography is marked by numerous water bodies like Ocean Pond and Jenny Pond, often surrounded by wetlands. The convergence of multiple county lines—Bamberg, Colleton, Allendale, and Hampton—emphasizes the strategic placement of this area at a historic regional crossroads.