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2017 Map of Kershaw

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kershaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kershaw serves as the central hub of this South Carolina landscape, straddling the line between Lancaster and Kershaw counties. The town's grid is bisected by Railroad Ave, reflecting its historic dependence on rail transport for moving local goods. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Little Lynches River and its various tributaries like Haile Gold Mine Cr and Camp Br. These streams cut through the terrain, punctuated by landmarks such as the distinctive Hanging Rock and the nearby Hanging Rock Cem.

Outlying settlements like Pleasant Plain and Abney Crossroads are linked by a web of rural roads, many bearing family names that indicate long-standing local ties. The industrial and municipal needs of the area are evident in the City Reservoir and various managed water bodies like Taylors Pond and Lindenwiegs Pond. This map details a community where the local economy and geography remain closely tied to its rivers and rural crossroads.