1979 Map of Long Branch

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The Savannah River Plant U S Department of Energy defines the western portion of this Barnwell County landscape, with its perimeter marked by gates and restricted zones. This nuclear industrial presence contrasts with the traditional rural character of the eastern half, where small settlements like Elko and Snelling are connected by a network of local roads and pipelines. The area is heavily influenced by the headwaters of the Salkehatchie River, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Rosemary Creek, Buck Creek, and Long Branch. Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of burial grounds and rural congregations, from the Great Cypress Cem and Hair Cem to the New Jerusalem Ch and Springfield Ch. South of the energy plant, the Barnwell County Airport sits just north of the city of Barnwell, while small crossroads like Seven Pines provide further evidence of the region's historic settlement patterns.