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1950 Map of Nichols

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Nichols
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Little Pee Dee River and Lumber River define the intricate hydrological landscape between Mullins and Nichols. In 1950, this area of the South Carolina Coastal Plain was a complex network of swamps and named oxbow lakes, including Huggins Lake, Round Hole Lake, and Willow Lake. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad and US Highway 76 serve as the primary east-west conduits, crossing the river near the confluence of Ashpole Swamp.

Rural life is anchored by family and community institutions such as Old Field Sch, Melvin Sch, and Friendship Ch. The presence of Grice Ferry and Stave Landing along the riverbanks, alongside Sandy Bluff Bridge, highlights the ongoing importance of river access for local transport and timber. This survey is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it documents numerous small cemeteries like Clay Hill Cem and Spring Hill Cem that might otherwise be overlooked in later digital records.