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1984 Map of Greenville

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Greenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Greenville and the surrounding Upstate region are shown here during a period of significant suburban expansion and industrial transition. The map captures the growing urban footprints of Anderson, Spartanburg, and Easley, linked by the critical corridor of Interstate 85. To the west, the massive reservoirs of Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, and Hartwell Lake dominate the landscape, illustrating the mid-century transformation of the Savannah River basin for hydroelectric power and recreation.

Academic and industrial landmarks are prominent, including the sprawling campus of Clemson University and the Donaldson Center Airport, formerly an air force base. Rural communities like Cheddar, Sandy Springs, and Fountain Inn maintain their distinct identities even as the regional transportation network—anchored by the Southern Railway and the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad—facilitates movement between textile centers. The northern boundary is defined by the rise toward Sassafras Mountain and the protected lands of the Sumter National Forest.