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2017 Map of Goretown

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Goretown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Loris serves as a prominent anchor in the western portion of this 2017 survey, where the border between North Carolina and South Carolina cuts diagonally through the rural landscape of Horry and Columbus counties. The area is defined by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and small settlements like Goretown, Sandy Plain, and Grahams Crossroads, which reflect a deep-rooted lineage of land ownership and community.

The physical geography is shaped by low-lying wetlands and seasonal watercourses, including the expansive Frieds Bay and numerous named drainages such as Juniper Swamp and Wild Cattle Swamp. Landmarks like the Twin City Airport and Hughes Mill Pond provide clear reference points for those tracing 21st-century development alongside long-established local sites. This map captures the modern layout of the region, documenting everything from the recreational grounds of the Black Bear Golf Club to isolated family burial plots like Hardee Cem and Norris Cem.