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1943 Map of Henry

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Black River Swamp and Campbell Swamp dominate the low-lying terrain of this Williamsburg County landscape, where rural life in the 1940s followed the edges of these water systems. The Seaboard Air Line railroad cuts through the northern section, connecting the small settlements of Henry and Hemingway to the wider region. Local community centers are clearly identified through a network of country churches and schools, such as Sand Hill Ch and Bethel Sch, which served the families living in clusters like Poplar Hill and Gordonville. The map captures a transition point at the Williamsburg and Georgetown county line, showing how the early road network converged at sites like Brunson Crossroads and Union Crossroads. A Lookout Tower positioned near Mingo Creek reflects the vital role of forest monitoring in this timber-rich region of the coastal plain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain