2017 Map of Gaffney

About this map

Gaffney serves as the focal point of this 2017 survey, showcasing its growth as a regional hub in Cherokee County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of residential streets and civic institutions, most notably Limestone Coll and several historic burial grounds such as Oakland Cem and Limestone Cem. To the north and west, the terrain shifts into a series of water management systems including Lake Whelchel and multiple watershed reservoirs along Thicketty Cr and Cherokee Cr. These features, alongside smaller settlements like Thicketty and East Gaffney, illustrate the transition from the city's urban core to the managed hydraulic landscapes of the surrounding Piedmont. Researchers can find numerous family-named cemeteries such as Byars Cem and Huskey Cem scattered across the rural tracts, providing valuable leads for genealogical study.