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1949 Map of Irmo NE

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Irmo NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The rolling hills of the Richland and Fairfield County border are defined by a network of rural schools and country churches in this mid-century period. Notable community hubs like Taylor Chapel Ch and Beulah Ch anchor the landscape, alongside educational sites such as Lever Sch and the Holly Grove Sch (Abandoned). The terrain is deeply incised by numerous waterways, including the winding Cedar Creek and its tributaries like Smith Branch and Chappel Branch, which shaped the early road patterns of the area.

Transportation is dominated by historical corridors such as the Old Winnsboro Road and Old Cedar Road. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Wirick Cem and Mesphah Cem. The presence of the Girl Scout Camp and various small schoolhouses like Little Zion Sch reflects a post-war rural society still centered around small, localized institutions before the expansion of nearby urban centers.