2011 Map of Olar

About this map

Olar and Govan anchor this landscape of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where the drainage of the Salkehatchie River and Little Salkehatchie River shapes the local topography. At this time in the early 21st century, the map reveals a rural network defined by agricultural land and small crossroads settlements. The Olar Post Office and Govan Post Office indicate these communities' continuing roles as local hubs, while historical sites like Nimmons Cemetery and Starr Cemetery provide important points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The landscape is deeply etched by numerous waterways including Georges Creek, Birds Branch, and Kirkland Creek, which feed into the larger river systems. In the southern reach of the quadrangle, the small settlement of Schofield sits near the winding banks of the Salkehatchie, illustrating the long-standing relationship between settlement patterns and the region's riparian corridors.