1947 Map of Marion
USGS Topo · Published 1947About this map
The town of Marion serves as the focal point of this coastal plain landscape, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad bisects the terrain. The settlement pattern is defined by a heavy reliance on the surrounding wetland systems, including the expansive Catfish Swamp and Gum Swamp Bay. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, marked by a high density of named family cemeteries and country churches such as Rose Hill Cem, Durant Cem, and Shiloh Ch. These landmarks, along with Springville Sch and Singletary Sch, illustrate the social infrastructure of Marion County in the mid-1940s. The intricate network of waterways like Millrace Stream and Catfish Canal suggests a history of drainage and land management essential for agriculture and settlement in this swampy region of South Carolina.
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Editions of this 1947 Marion Map
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Historical Maps of Marion Through Time
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