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2017 Map of Kirksey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The rural landscape of Greenwood County is defined by its network of crossroads settlements and small drainage basins. Gaines Crossroads and Kirksey serve as central nodes for a web of local roads, such as Scotts Ferry Rd and Gaines Store Rd, that navigate the undulating terrain between creek beds. The southern portion of the area is heavily influenced by the presence of the Sumter National Forest, where the land is carved by the headwaters of Catholic Br and Horsepen Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the historical footprint of this region through family-named landmarks and infrastructure, such as Tedards Store Rd and Damascus Church Rd. The map illustrates the transition from the scattered residential clusters of Phoenix and Epworth to the protected woodlands of the national forest, emphasizing the enduring importance of waterways like Cuffytown Cr in shaping the local geography.