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2020 Map of Glenn Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Fairforest Creek and its many tributaries carve through the Piedmont landscape of Spartanburg and Union Counties, anchoring a region defined by its long-standing rural communities and family legacies. The area is dotted with historic burial grounds and mill sites that speak to a deep genealogical heritage, including the Oeland Family Cem and the multi-family Frye - Smith - Whiteside Cem. Traditional centers of life such as Glenn Springs and West Springs remain focal points, their history preserved in sites like the Glen Springs Presbyterian Church Graveyard.

Industrial and agricultural history is evident at Foster Mill and Kennedy Mill, while the natural terrain features prominent landmarks like Wofford Mtn and Camp Hill. Modern recreation and preservation are represented by the northern reach of the Southside Trail Loop near Lake Edwin Johnson, showing how the land has transitioned from early mills and farmsteads into its contemporary form while maintaining its distinct rural character.