1971 Map of Lake Murray West

About this map

Lake Murray dominates this 1971 landscape at an elevation of 360 feet, where the rising waters have created a complex shoreline of deep coves and numerous islands. The submerged path of the Saluda River continues to define the boundary between Lexington and Newberry counties, while the surrounding hills are dotted with established rural communities and small crossroads. Significant landmarks such as Dreher Island and the Landing Strip near the northern shore suggest the area's transition toward recreational and aviation uses during the early 1970s.