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2017 Map of Emory

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Richland and Emory anchor this rural landscape in Saluda County, characterized by a dense network of family and community cemeteries that reflect deep roots in the region. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Richland Cr and Clouds Cr, with several significant impoundments including Berrys Pond, Herlongs Pond, and Amicks Pond dotting the drainages. These water features, alongside smaller tributaries like Canebrake Br and Jacobs Br, have historically shaped the agricultural and settlement patterns of the area.

Local crossroads such as Jones Crossroads and the community of Speigner serve as landmarks within a grid of descriptive local roads, including Richards Creek Farm Rd and Murphy Farm Rd. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies numerous burial grounds such as Richland Springs Cem, Saint Williams Cem, and Good Hope Cem, which are often the last standing indicators of earlier church or family clusters.