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1983 Map of Fork Shoals

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Fork Shoals
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Fork Shoals serves as a focal point in this 1980s landscape, situated where the Reedy River winds through the northern South Carolina countryside. The area is defined by a dense network of small rural communities and family-named landmarks, reflecting a deep-seated settlement pattern that straddles the borders of Greenville, Anderson, and Laurens counties. The terrain is crisscrossed by several prominent watercourses, including Horse Creek and the Saluda River, which form natural boundaries for the surrounding townships.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Lickville Ch near McKelvey Crossroads, and Columbia Ch. The map also identifies social and institutional landmarks like the Boys Home of the South and various rural junctions like Princeton. This detailed topographic record captures the Piedmont region's transition into the late 20th century, documenting the persistence of small crossroads communities and rural parishes in the face of modern development.