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1960 Map of Latta

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Latta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The town of Latta serves as the focal point of this 1960 survey, later updated in 1980, showcasing the agricultural and transport patterns of the Dillon Co-Marion Co border. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad anchors the local economy, cutting through the landscape and connecting the main settlement to Sellers in the southwest. A distinct network of rural institutions, including Sardis Ch, Bethel Hill Ch, and the Lattimer Sch, illustrates the community structure during this era.

Wetlands and unique Carolina bay features dominate the terrain, notably Pigeon Bay, Catfish Bay, and the expansive Buck Swamp. The map also captures the transition of the land with landmarks like the Latta Lookout Tower, the Radio Tower (WDSC), and a small Airstrip near Forrest Hills. This landscape is a mix of traditional tobacco-era farming and the emerging infrastructure of the late 20th century, marked by a prominent pipeline and various crossroad communities like Bass Crossroads.