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2014 Map of Marion

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Marion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Marion serves as the focal point of this coastal plain landscape, where a dense grid of streets meets the surrounding lowlands and agricultural tracts. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, with the Catfish Canal and Millrace Stream draining a region characterized by significant bays and islands, such as Ellerbe Bay and Blackwell Island. These features suggest a history of managing the wet, low-lying terrain for settlement and transport.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers throughout the territory. Several family-named burial sites are documented, including Rose Hill Cem, Spencer Cem, and Durant Cem. Smaller communities and named locales like Laughlin, West Marion, and The Corner anchor the road network, while the inclusion of the Turner Place offers a specific point of reference for local land ownership and historical residency in the early 21st century.