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1943 Map of Eutawville

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Eutawville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Eutawville and the Santee Reservoir dominate this wartime landscape, reflecting a region defined by its colonial history and massive New Deal era hydrological changes. The Eutaw Battle Monument stands near Eutaw Springs, marking the site of one of the final major engagements of the Revolutionary War. To the south, the dense wetlands of Four Holes Swamp contrast with the agricultural and rail network that supported local commerce.

Industrial and social life revolves around the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, connecting settlements like Vance and Holly Hill. Numerous local institutions provide essential genealogical reference points, including Gerizim Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and Bilton Chapel, alongside segregated-era educational sites such as Camden Road Sch and Walnut Grove Sch. The map illustrates the early years of the reservoir's impact on the Santee River valley, where former forest and farmland met the rising waters.