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1968 Map of Jefferson NE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Jefferson NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge anchors the southeast portion of this landscape, a region defined by a dense network of watercourses including Black Creek and its many tributaries. The area's mid-century character is shaped by numerous sandpits and claypits, reflecting a local economy tied to the earth. Early aviation is represented by the Pageland Airport in the northwest, while the rural social fabric is visible through a high concentration of country churches and cemeteries, such as Nicey Grove Ch, Old Mt Olive Cem, and Black Creek Ch.

The hydrography of the region shows a reliance on small-scale milling and water management, with features like Graves Millpond, Rimes Millpond, and Steen Millpond dotting the branches. Named terrain like Hebron Hill rises above the lowlands where Still Branch and Little Ruddy Branch converge. This survey provides a record of rural life in Chesterfield County, capturing a time when small settlements like Joes and Presley served as local landmarks.