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2011 Map of Moore

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Moore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Smiths Tavern and Stone Station anchor the rural landscape of southern Spartanburg County in this early 21st-century survey. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the North Tyger River and South Tyger River, which are spanned by several named crossings including Moores Bridge, Marches Bridge, and Rogers Bridge. These waterways and their numerous tributaries, such as Wards Creek and Dutchman Creek, create a complex network of ridges and hollows that have historically dictated settlement patterns and road placements.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds and small communities. Locations such as Walnut Grove, Gatewood, and Golightly remain distinct points on the map, while the Cathcart Cemetery, Trail Cemetery, and Hebron United Methodist Cemetery provide essential touchstones for researchers tracing family roots in the area. The presence of Lake Zimmerman and Sherberts Lake highlights the regional water management, including several earthen dams recorded during the survey.