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2017 Map of Midway

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Midway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Fork Edisto River meanders across the landscape, forming the natural boundary between Orangeburg and Bamberg counties. This 2017 survey documents a region defined by its watercourses and rural settlements, where the river system meets extensive wetlands like Snake Swamp and Cooper Swamp. The convergence of the North and South forks to form the main Edisto River near Embree is a primary geographic focus, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Local history and genealogy are centered around established rural clusters such as Midway and Canaan. The map records several long-standing community landmarks, including Oakland Cem, Bethlehem Cem, and Emanuel Cem. Transportation routes follow historical patterns, with crossings at Rowesville Bridge and Cannon Bridge linking these isolated communities through a network of roads like the Charleston Augusta Rd.