2014 Map of Lincolnton

About this map

Lincolnton serves as the focal point of this 2014 study of the Georgia-South Carolina borderlands, situated just west of the sprawling J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir. The landscape is defined by the intricate dendritic drainage of Soap Creek, Dry Fork Creek, and Wells Creek, which flow into the reservoir's deeply indented western shore. While the town of Lincolnton maintains its status as a local hub with the Lincolnton Cemetery and various residential streets, the outlying areas such as Leverett and New Hope remain more rural. Near the northern boundary, the Sumter National Forest meets the water, while aviation interests are represented by the Prater Ranch Airport. This map captures the modern topography of Lincoln County, where traditional crossroads like Bethany Church coexist with the major shoreline changes brought by the damming of the Savannah River.