1963 Map of New Ellenton SE

About this map

The Savannah River Plant dominates this South Carolina landscape, reflecting a transformative era of mid-century industrial and energy infrastructure near the Aiken and Barnwell county line. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of managed water systems, including the expansive Par Pond and the smaller Pond B and Pond C, which were engineered to support the facility's operations. Despite the massive industrial presence, older layers of rural habitation remain visible through family landmarks like Dorch Cem and Scott Cem. These small cemeteries and surviving watercourses such as Tinker Creek and Mill Creek provide essential clues for genealogists looking to trace family lands that were absorbed into the federal site. The 1989 revisions highlight changes in woodland cover and infrastructure, such as the Boat Ramp on the lower lakes, documenting the evolving use of this restricted territory.