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1972 Map of Oak Grove

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Oak Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Pee Dee River and its vast associated wetlands define this South Carolina landscape at the meeting point of four counties. The river acts as a natural boundary between Dillon, Florence, and Marion counties, while Black Cr and Schoolhouse Branch drain the low-lying western reaches. The settlement of Oak Grove serves as a local hub, anchored by Bethesda Ch and nearby Mill Creek Ch.

Evidence of historical transportation and infrastructure is visible in the Old RR Grade and an isolated Landing Strip, suggesting the shift from rail-dependent industry to modern transit. The geography is dominated by large drainage basins like Gum Swamp and Poccosin Swamp, which separate the upland farms from the river bottom. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved here, including St George Cem and Haselden Cem, providing valuable markers for local family history research.