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2011 Map of Lake Murray East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake Murray East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Murray dominates the landscape in this 2011 survey, revealing a shoreline deeply carved into numerous coves and peninsulas. The area is characterized by residential development oriented toward the water, with named communities such as Dutchman Shores, Shady Acres, and Lands End lining the banks. This modern layout highlights how the reservoir has shaped the local geography, turning formerly inland ridges into prominent features like Counts Island and Bundrick Island.

Genealogists and local historians will note the Saint Thomas Cemetery situated near the northern shore, a quiet link to the area's pre-reservoir past. The map traces the winding paths of several tributaries, including Stinking Creek and Twentymile Creek, as they feed into the larger body of water. To the east, the transition from lakeside recreation to established settlements is evident in places like Providence and Peters, where the road network becomes more dense and structured away from the complex shoreline of Hallmark Shores.