1965 Map of New Ellenton SW

About this map

The Savannah River Plant (Department of Energy) occupies the majority of this landscape, reflecting its mid-century role as a massive nuclear production site. The map shows the sprawling industrial footprint required for Cold War energy production, with numerous substations and tank structures connected by a rigid network of specialized roads. Despite the heavy industrial overlay, remnants of the area's rural past persist in small pockets, including Green Pond Ch and Ford Cem near the northern boundary. The terrain is defined by the natural drainage of Upper Three Runs and Fourmile Branch, which wind through the heavy woodland that surrounds the facility. An Aiken Co Barnwell Co line cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating how the federal reservation straddles local political boundaries.