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1964 Map of Girard NW, 1965 Print
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1964 Map of Girard NW

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The U S Reservation Savannah River Plant (Atomic Energy Commission) dominates this landscape, reflecting a transformative era of Cold War industrial and nuclear development along the border of Aiken and Barnwell counties. While much of the terrain is marked by the specialized infrastructure of the facility, the natural hydrology remains a prominent feature. The Savannah River defines the southwestern boundary, fed by a complex network of tributaries including Upper Three Runs, Fourmile Branch, and Indian Grave Branch. Transportation through this restricted zone is anchored by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and River Road, providing a glimpse into the logistical corridors necessary for both the industrial complex and the traditional river-valley commerce. Small watercourses like Steel Creek and Myers Br weave through the southern portion of the quadrangle, maintaining the geographic character of the Lowcountry wetlands despite the heavy federal footprint.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1964
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain