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1971 Map of Little Mountain

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Little Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The prominent topographic rise of Little Mountain anchors the landscape of this Newberry and Lexington County border region during the early 1970s. This landmark provides a high point overlooking the intricate northern shorelines of Lake Murray, where numerous inlets like Buffalo Creek and Stevens Creek reach into the surrounding farmland. The settlement pattern is defined by rural crossroads and the Southern railway line, which links smaller communities such as Slighs and Jollystreet.

A strong network of country churches serves the area, including Mt Tabor Ch, St Pauls Ch, and Mt Hebron Ch, many with adjacent cemeteries that offer significant value for genealogical research. The map also highlights local infrastructure of the era, from the Mid Carolina High Sch to the radio towers atop the central mountain, showing the transition of this rural area as it integrated modern utilities while maintaining its traditional community hubs.