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1964 Map of Hollow Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Hollow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Claypits and small-scale mining operations dot the landscape of Aiken County in this mid-century survey, revealing an economy built on the region's natural resources. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense network of country churches and rural schools, such as Spiderweb Ch and Sleepy Hollow Sch, which served as the social anchors for dispersed residents. Water is a central feature of the terrain, with Town Creek and its many impoundments, including Johnsons Lake and McElmurray Pond, providing essential drainage and recreation for the local communities.

Transportation is dominated by the Southern railroad line in the north and a system of winding routes like Old White Pond Road. For those researching local families, the map is a primary source for locating family-named sites such as Hammond Cem, Galphin Cem, and Hankinson Cem. The presence of several radio towers, including Radio Tower (WRDW), signals the integration of modern communication into this traditional agricultural and industrial landscape.