2020 Map of Fort Motte

About this map

Fort Motte and the surrounding Calhoun County landscape are defined by a complex network of wetlands and tributaries flowing toward the Congaree River. In the northern portion of the map, the Congaree National Park marks the transition into the dense river bottomlands, while the upland areas feature small settlements such as Wiles Crossroads and Singleton. This 2020 record illustrates a rural terrain deeply carved by water, where numerous named branches and creeks like Halfway Swamp Cr and True Blue Cr feed into localized water bodies, including True Blue Lake and Shay Hane Cabin Pond. The road network, including the historic McCords Ferry Rd and Fort Motte Rd, reflects long-standing transit patterns that have connected these small communities for generations. Many landmarks, such as Reid House Pond and Wiles Pond, carry family names that provide significant leads for local genealogists tracing land ownership in the region.