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1972 Map of Gadsden

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Gadsden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Congaree River meanders through a dense landscape of oxbow lakes and bottomlands in this detailed 1970s study of the South Carolina lowcountry. Much of the southern portion is dominated by the Congaree Swamp National Monument, a complex hydraulic system of features like Old Dead River, Braddy Lake, and Weston Lake. The terrain transitions from these floodplains to upland settlements along the Southern railroad line, where the community of Gadsden serves as a local hub.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high concentration of community landmarks, particularly churches such as Zion Pilgrim Ch, Mt Moriah Ch, and St Pauls Ch. The presence of several claypits and a gravel pit suggests the small-scale extractive industries that once operated alongside traditional agricultural life. The map also captures the boundaries of Richland Co and Calhoun Co as they follow the river's winding course.