2020 Map of Olar

About this map

The town of Olar sits at the heart of this Bamberg County landscape, where the agricultural legacy of the South Carolina Lowcountry is written across the terrain. Situated along the boundary with Barnwell County, the area is defined by the convergence of the Salkehatchie River and its numerous tributaries and wetland features. To the north, the small settlement of Govan serves as a local landmark near Nimmons Cem, while to the south, the community of Schofield rests near the river's winding path. The map reveals a complex hydrography typical of the region, featuring distinctive named wetlands and bays such as Alligator Bay, Hogpen Bay, and Duck Pond Bay. These natural features, alongside water bodies like Ocean Pond and Chitty Pond, illustrate a landscape where water and land are intimately intertwined, shaping the placement of rural roads and historical family cemeteries like Starr Cem.