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1979 Map of Martin

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Martin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Savannah River Plant (Department of Energy) dominates the western half of this landscape, its expansive Reservation Boundary separating federal lands from the rural communities of Allendale County. This 1970s survey captures a territory where the modern energy complex meets traditional South Carolina settlement patterns. The agricultural and residential core is anchored by small towns like Martin and Baldock, while numerous country churches provide evidence of a well-established social fabric.

Among these landmarks are Mt Sinai Ch, Lower Three Runs Ch, and Beulah Ch. The hydrography of the region is equally prominent, with Three Runs Creek and Miller Creek draining toward the Savannah River. The map also details curious local landmarks such as Red White Womans Lake and the Appleton Lookout Tower, offering a precise record of the regional infrastructure as it existed before late-20th-century developments.