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2020 Map of Johnston

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Johnston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Johnston serves as a central hub in this Upstate South Carolina landscape, positioned along the border where Saluda Co meets Edgefield Co. The town's layout reflects its development at a major road junction, surrounded by numerous family-named cemeteries and agricultural landmarks that document generations of local heritage. Notable burial sites including Mount of Olives Cem, Mount Nebo Cem, and Lott Cem are scattered throughout the quadrangle, serving as critical points for genealogical research.

The hydrological network is defined by the S Fork Edisto River and its various tributaries such as Turkey Cr and Shaw Cr. Numerous private ponds and the Johnston Sc Reservoir dot the terrain, illustrating the importance of water management for the surrounding farms and settlements like Bouknight, Harmony, and Trenton. The intricate web of named roads, from Old Plank Rd to Pine Hill Church Rd, connects these rural communities through the undulating terrain of the South Carolina Piedmont.