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2024 Map of Fort Jackson South

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Fort Jackson South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Fort Jackson anchors the northeastern portion of this landscape, reflecting its long-standing role as a major military installation in South Carolina. The transition from the urban density of Columbia and Cayce to the southeastern rural expanses reveals a diverse geography of developed neighborhoods like Valencia Heights and Capitol View contrasted with the wetlands of the Mill Creek basin. Significant transportation hubs, including the Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport and the Southern railroad line, intersect with older communities such as Arthurtown and Hopkins.

The presence of numerous named water bodies, such as Pinewood Lake and Old Heises Pond, points to the region's managed water resources and recreational spaces. In the south, the terrain opens into distinctive areas like Poplar Bottom and Cow Cut, where the drainage patterns of Gills Creek and Myers Creek shape the lowland environment. This modern data also preserves local landmarks like Childs Cem and the Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus, providing a comprehensive view of the area's contemporary layout.