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2024 Map of Kellytown

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Kellytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lynches River carves the western boundary of this landscape, where the flatlands of the South Carolina coastal plain meet a dense network of blackwater drainages. The area is defined by its numerous "bays" and swamps, including Big Cypress Bay, Little Cypress Bay, and the winding Sparrow Swamp. These wetlands dictate the placement of local settlements, with Ashland and Kellytown situated on higher ground above the floodplains.

For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for numerous rural congregations and resting places, such as Savannah Church Graveyard and Bethlehem Cem. The transition from old river crossings at Spiveys Ferry to the established road networks connecting Lydia and Alcot illustrates the evolution of rural Lee and Darlington counties. Industrial and agricultural history is visible at Marco Millpond and Smith Pond, which represent the early water-management systems essential to this region's development.