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1965 Map of Mechanic Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Savannah River carves a winding path along the Georgia and South Carolina border, defining the landscape south of Augusta. In the mid-1960s, this area reflects a complex transition from rural agricultural roots to industrial utility. While family history is preserved at sites like Union Cem, Crockett Cem, and Fielding Springs Ch Cem, the arrival of heavy infrastructure is evident in the Industrial Waste Ponds and the nearby Bush Field. The Central of Georgia railroad provides the primary north-south corridor through the settlement of Mechanic Hill, bypassing several oxbow features such as Horseshoe Lake and Hardens Dead River. To the south, numerous firebreaks cross the terrain near McBean Creek and Bennock Millpond, suggesting a landscape managed for timber or conservation amid the low-lying wetlands of Hole-in-Swamp.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain