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2020 Map of Norway East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Norway East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Norway and Bolen Town anchor this portion of Orangeburg County, where the landscape is defined by the intricate hydrology of the South Fork Edisto River basin. Low-lying wetlands such as Deadfall Swamp, Roberts Swamp, and Twelvemile Swamp weave between sandy rises, creating a patchwork of agricultural land and dense bottomland. The cultural history is preserved in numerous rural landmarks, including Lebanon Church and Bethany Baptist Church, alongside family-named burial grounds like the Old Pearson Cem and Cherry Hill Cem.

The southern boundary follows the river’s path toward the Julius B Ness Bridge, crossing near distinctive terrain features like Snow Island and Old Forty Acre Island. This area reflects a long-standing rural economy, with small crossroads settlements like Cope connected by a network of state routes and backroads. Smaller water bodies, including Twelvemile Pond and Foyles Mill Pond, suggest a legacy of local milling and water management that has shaped the community's development for generations.