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1947 Map of Friendship

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Friendship
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Catfish Creek and its many winding tributaries dominate this mid-century landscape in Marion County, where the Lowcountry's complex hydrology defines the patterns of settlement and travel. The central community of Friendship serves as a focal point, supported by a network of local institutions such as St. Paul Sch and Tabernacle Ch. The map reveals a reliance on high ground amidst the wetlands, with family and community landmarks like Wahee Cem and Kirton Cem situated near the edges of the expansive Wiggins Swamp and Beverly Swamp.

Transport is characterized by traditional routes like Old Eureka Road, which navigates around distinctive terrain features such as Dickerson Island and Heaven Hill. The presence of numerous small water bodies, including Upper Ford Lake and Ten Acre Pond, alongside names like Millrace Drain, points to a landscape historically shaped by both natural drainage and local water management for agriculture or milling.