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1983 Map of Mayesville

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Mayesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The town of Mayesville serves as the focal point of this Sumter County landscape, situated where the Seaboard System railroad cuts across a terrain defined by expansive drainage systems. The town’s history is reflected in several local landmarks, including the Mayesville Cem and Mayesville Black River Cem. Beyond the main settlement, the map documents smaller communities and rural crossroads such as Scottsville and McBride Corners.

Hydrology dominates the eastern and western sections of the quadrangle, with the massive Black River Swamp and Scape Ore Swamp flanking the central agricultural and residential corridor. Local religious and educational life is anchored by sites like Salem Black River Ch, Goodwill Ch, and Mayewood Sch. Aviation and forestry infrastructure are also evident, marked by the presence of Dabbs Airport and the Black River Lookout Tower, which provides a vantage point over the dense riverbottom vegetation.