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1972 Map of Lexington

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Lexington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The town of Lexington serves as the focal point for this early 1970s survey, illustrating a period of residential growth and industrial activity along the Southern RR railroad line. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Fourteenmile Creek and Twelvemile Creek, with numerous ponds and mill sites that speak to the area's agricultural and milling roots, such as the Saxe-Gotha Millpond near Red Bank. The transition toward a regional transportation hub is evident in the presence of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the expanding road network connecting the surrounding communities.

Rural character remains strong in the southern portions of the map, where family-named landmarks like Shealy Pond and Moragne Pond are found alongside several historic congregations. Faith and community life are represented by numerous churches, including Nazareth Ch, Emmanuel Ch, and Bethany Ch. The industrial footprint is marked by several Sandpits, particularly near the Congaree Creek basin, highlighting the local importance of sand mining in the mid-20th century.