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2017 Map of Norway East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Norway East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Fork Edisto River defines the southern boundary of this Orangeburg County landscape, where the river separates the mainland from distinctive landforms like Snow Island and Old Forty Acre-Island. North of the river, the terrain is shaped by a dense network of blackwater drainages including Roberts Swamp, Twomile Swamp, and Deadfall Swamp. These wetlands dictate the placement of local settlements and farmsteads, which are connected by a grid of rural routes such as Middle Willow Rd and Fanning Rd.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds, ranging from the centrally located Bethel Baptist Church Cem to the Old Pearson Cem. The map documents the quiet rural centers of Bolen Town and Cope, as well as the eastern reaches of Norway, providing a detailed view of these communities in the late 2010s. Industrial and agricultural water management is evident at Fogle Mill Pond and Copés Pond, reflecting the long-standing relationship between local residents and the surrounding swamp systems.