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1983 Map of Liberty

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Liberty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Liberty and Pickens anchor this study of the South Carolina foothills during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Piedmont, where Twelvemile Creek and Eighteenmile Creek carve through a region transitioning from its traditional agricultural roots to a modern industrial and residential mix. The Southern railway and the specialized Pickens RR provide the structural backbone for local commerce, connecting textile centers like Arial and Easley to the wider region.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense network of community landmarks, including over twenty rural houses of worship such as Bethlehem Ch and Tabor Ch, alongside cemeteries like Hillcrest Memorial Park. The map documents civic developments of the era, from the Pickens County Airport to the Pickens Vocational Sch, while natural features like Arial Mtn and Mauldin Mtn provide a backdrop to the growing settlements of Norris and Five Forks.