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2014 Map of Leah

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Leah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir dominates this landscape on the border of Lincoln and Columbia counties, its dendritic shoreline creating numerous points and inlets such as Bussey Point. The settlement of Leah sits at the junction of Washington Rd and Ridge Rd, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural community. To the north, the small community of Bussey is situated near the upper reaches of Double Branches.

Genealogists and local historians will find several key landmarks preserved on this map, including Dunn Chapel and family-named burial sites like Hardin Cem, Blanchard Cem, and Bethel Cem. The road network reflects older transportation corridors, with names like Old Lincolnton Rd and Legg Bridge spanning the water. The presence of the Cherokee Country Club Rd suggests the mid-century recreational development that often followed the creation of the reservoir.