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2011 Map of Marion

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Marion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Marion, South Carolina, is established here as a developed regional hub, characterized by a dense grid of residential and commercial streets that radiate toward the Marion Post Office and outlying settlements. The landscape transitions from the urban core of Marion to the satellite communities of West Marion and Laughlin, revealing a pattern of expansion along historic road corridors. To the east, Rose Hill Cemetery and Durant Cemetery provide significant genealogical touchpoints for local families.

The surrounding geography is defined by complex water systems and low-lying basins, including Ellerbe Bay and Gum Swamp Bay. Drainage and land management are evident through features like the Catfish Canal and Millrace Stream. Isolated high points and islands, such as Blackwell Island and Hickory Island, emerge from the wetland surroundings, while named landmarks like Turner Place and Camp Number Five mark specific points of habitation and industry within the county.