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1984 Map of Hammond

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Waccamaw River winds through this coastal South Carolina landscape, defining a region characterized by extensive wetlands and scattered rural intersections. Small communities such as Red Bluff Crossroads and Chestnut Crossroads serve as focal points for local navigation and history. The density of spiritual and family landmarks, including McNeal Chapel, St Johns Ch, and the Grainger Cem, reflects a deeply rooted community structure.

The terrain is dominated by vast drainage systems like Cowpen Swamp and Big Swamp, punctuated by named features like Big Savannah Bluff and Live Oak Lake. Economic and social connectivity in the 1980s is visible through the Red Bluff Bridge and the small Hardee Airport, while the presence of the Leon Sch and several named bays like Floyd Bay highlights the specialized local nomenclature of the Carolina lowcountry.