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1974 Map of Minter

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Minter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Oconee River carves a winding path through this portion of Laurens County, defining a landscape shaped by river landings and small rural settlements. In the mid-1970s, the community of Minter served as a focal point in the northeast, positioned along the Seaboard Coast Line railroad. The river's influence is evident in the numerous specialized access points like Fishtrap Cut Landing and Wells Spring Landing, which hint at a long history of local navigation and fishing.

Evidence of much earlier inhabitants remains at several Indian Mound sites along the riverbanks. The interior is dotted with country churches and family-named cemeteries, including Rock Springs Ch and Moore Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. Low-lying areas like the Flat and various oxbow lakes such as Troup Lake and Blue Lake further characterize this humid, riverine environment.