2017 Map of Lodge

About this map

The Little Salkehatchie River and its intricate drainage network, including Smith Drain and Copeland Drain, define the low-lying terrain of this South Carolina Lowcountry landscape. The map details the border between Bamberg Co and Colleton Co, centered on the small settlements of Lodge and Ashton. The rural character of the area is emphasized by several family and community burial sites, such as Bethany Cem, Little Swamp Cem, and Carter Ford Cem. Transportation in the region relies on a grid of named roads like Lodge Hwy and Tobacco Rd, alongside more idiosyncratic names like Cantaloupe Beltway. Unusual features like the Shiloh Plantation Airport and the geological depression of Horse Bay punctuate the landscape, while numerous swamp systems like Willow Swamp suggest a territory shaped by seasonal water and wetland environments.