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2011 Map of Jacksonboro

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jacksonboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jacksonboro and the neighboring settlement of Ponpon anchor this Lowcountry landscape along the winding course of the Edisto River. The river's historical importance as a commercial and transportation artery is evident through numerous established points such as Lowndes Landing, Parkers Ferry Landing, and Canady Landing. The interior is defined by a network of rural roads connecting significant intersections like Burnt Church Crossroads and Iron Crossroads, reflecting a long-standing pattern of agricultural and community distribution.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds distributed across the terrain, including White Meeting Cemetery, Buzzard Roost Cemetery, and Sanders Cemetery. Many of these locations, along with roads like Pon Pon Plantation Ave and Hope Plantation Ln, suggest the deep ancestral roots of the local families and the enduring legacy of the plantation economy. The intricate waterways of Horseshoe Creek and Bull Bridge Creek further shape the geography, highlighting the complex drainage and tidal influences characteristic of the region.