The Lynches River lowlands of Florence County define this landscape, characterized by a complex network of wetlands and namesake bays. Settlements like Evergreen and Gardner Crossroads anchor the road system, while smaller locales such as Mathis Corner and Willow Creek Siding suggest the rural transit and agricultural hubs of the region. The map is particularly dense with small family and community burial sites, providing a significant resource for genealogical research. Prominent locations include Evergreen Cem, Saint Paul Cem, and the Olive Grove Cem. The local geography is heavily marked by oval depressions known as bays, including Gregg Bay, Alligator Bay, and Dials Bay, which interrupt the drainage patterns of Cypress Cr and Willow Cr. These features, combined with named branches like Ward Mill Br, reflect the historical reliance on local watercourses for early industry and navigation in the South Carolina coastal plain.
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1940 · Florence West
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Florence East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Florence East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Florence West
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Hyman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Lake City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Georgetown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Florence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Florence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Georgetown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000