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1986 Map of Newberry

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Newberry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Sumter National Forest anchors the northern landscape of this mid-1980s map, a region defined by its historic agricultural crossroads and significant river systems. The Broad River and Saluda River course through the terrain, with the latter feeding the expansive waters of Lake Murray. Local centers of education and industry are prominent, including Presbyterian College in the northwest and the textile-related settlements of Lydia Mills and Winnsboro Mills.

The survey details a dense network of named intersections such as Brickhouse Crossroads and Neighbors Crossroads, reflecting the traditional rural settlement patterns of the South Carolina Piedmont. Transportation corridors are dominated by the Seaboard System and Southern Railway, which supported the region's timber and textile economies. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like Lynch Woods Cem and New Hope Church, while the presence of Dreher Island State Park highlights the importance of the Saluda basin for regional recreation.