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2024 Map of Harleyville

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Harleyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Harleyville stands as a central node in this Dorchester County landscape, defined by a network of drainage systems and the historical path of the southern rail corridor. The map highlights the town's social fabric through the Harleyville Cem and the Mount Zion Church, while the surrounding lowlands are dominated by Indian Field Swamp and the headwaters of Walnut Branch. Moving south, the settlement of Pregnall sits along the rail line near Calvary Church, illustrating the linear development patterns typical of the South Carolina Coastal Plain.

The industrial and agricultural character of the region is evident in the northern reaches at Giant and the southeastern corner near the namesake community of Dorchester. The terrain is intricately carved by numerous named watercourses such as Millpond Branch, Coldwater Branch, and Little Walnut Branch, which historically dictated the placement of roads like Short Cut RD and W Main ST. These features provide a clear picture of how hydrology and transportation infrastructure have shaped the community's layout.