2020 Map of Midway

About this map

Midway and Canaan anchor a landscape defined by the convergence of the South Fork Edisto River and the North Fork Edisto River. This corridor, straddling the Orangeburg and Bamberg county line, reveals a complex network of wetland features including Snake Swamp, Copper Swamp, and Dry Swamp. The settlement pattern follows higher ground between these watercourses, with several historic burial grounds such as Oakland Cem, Bethlehem Cem, and Canaan Cem marking established community sites. To the southeast, the settlement of Embree sits near the river's bend, while Cannon Bridge serves as a key crossing point. The terrain is further characterized by large basins like Gantts Bay and Piney Bay, illustrating the low-lying, hydrologically active nature of this coastal plain region.