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2020 Map of Galivants Ferry

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Galivants Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Galivants Ferry sits at a historic crossing of the Little Pee Dee River, marking the boundary where Marion and Horry counties meet. This low-lying landscape is defined by an intricate network of cypress swamps and pocket lakes, including Jack Lake, Gator Lake, and Smokey Lake. The terrain transitions from the wetland margins of River Swamp to unique sandy formations like the Half Moon Sand Hills and Long Sand Ridge.

Settlement patterns follow the higher ground between these drainages, centering on the town of Aynor and rural junctions such as Ketchuptown and McQueen Crossroads. Transportation is anchored by the Galivants Ferry Bridge and McQueen Bridge, which facilitate movement across the swampy tributaries. Local family history is preserved at the Gerald Cem and through family-named features like Vaught Lake and Gerald Lake, reflecting the long-standing agricultural and timber-based heritage of this riverine region.