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2017 Map of Lancaster SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cauthens Crossroads and Blakley Crossroads serve as central nodes in this rural South Carolina landscape where Lancaster Co and Kershaw Co meet. The geography is defined by a dense network of waterways including Camp Creek, Dry Cr, and Rocky Cr, all flowing toward the reservoir systems of the west. These drainage patterns influenced the placement of numerous family and community landmarks, such as Camp Creek Cem and Mackey Walker Cem, which are scattered throughout the interior.

The western edge of the map features significant hydroelectric and water management infrastructure, including the Fishing Creek Reservoir and the Rock and Cedar Creek Reservoir. Near Bowden Island, the Catawba River's influence on local industry and topography is evident. Roads like Mount Carmel Rd and Cedar Creek Rd weave between these water bodies, connecting dispersed settlements like Pitmon Crossroads to the larger regional network.