1972 Map of Fort Jackson North

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Fort Jackson Military Reservation occupies the southeastern portion of this map, showcasing the intensive military infrastructure of the early 1970s. This landscape is defined by its complex water systems, where Jackson Creek and Gills Creek feed into numerous reservoirs such as Windsor Lake, Carys Lakes, and Forest Lake. The urban and suburban expansion of Columbia is evident in the sprawling residential areas of Dentsville and Forest Acres, which are intersected by the Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads. The area's social history is recorded through numerous institutional landmarks, including the Crafts-Farrow State Hospital, the Carolina Childrens Home, and the Manning Correctional Inst. Recreational and spiritual spaces serve these growing communities, from Sesquicentennial State Park to neighborhood anchors like Covenant Church and the Satchel Ford Road School.