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1945 Map of Florence West

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Florence West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Pee Dee region of South Carolina is defined by the convergence of several major drainages and rail lines in this mid-century survey. Florence appears as a growing regional hub, supported by the Peedee Agricultural Experiment Sta and the intersection of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of bay and swamp features, such as Sparrow Swamp and Tans Bay, which influenced the placement of early settlements and agricultural tracts.

Rural life is meticulously documented through numerous crossroads and community landmarks. Researchers can locate the Tuberculosis Sanitarium near the Wayside Chapel, as well as numerous local educational centers like Palmetto Sch and Marks Sch. The proximity of Lynches River and the presence of sites like Muldrow Mill and Lynches Mill highlight the importance of water-driven industry and timber resources in the local economy during the late 1930s and early 1940s.