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1971 Map of Minturn

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Minturn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Little Pee Dee River and its intricate network of tributaries, such as Sweat Swamp and Heel Shoe Creek, define the landscape of this borderland region between South Carolina and North Carolina. The settlement of Minturn serves as a focal point along the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, while Sinclair Crossroads marks a key inland junction. The terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands and bays, most notably Donohoe Bay, which influenced the placement of early crossings like McInnis Bridge and McKays Bridge.

Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous community landmarks, including Millers Chapel, Leland Grove Ch, and Sherwood Cem. These sites, along with others like Carolina Ch and Fairview Ch, highlight the dispersed nature of rural life in the early 1970s. The map also captures the overlapping boundaries of Robeson, Marlboro, and Dillon counties, illustrating how the physical geography of the river valley dictated political and social development.