1982 Map of Olar

About this map

Olar serves as the central hub of this South Carolina landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad dictates the orientation of the town's grid. The surrounding countryside in Bamberg and Barnwell counties is defined by a dense network of spiritual and community landmarks, including Sweet Branch Ch, Georges Creek Ch, and St Phillip Ch. The low-lying geography is marked by the Little Salkehatchie River and several distinctive swampy depressions such as Alligator Bay, Horsepen Bay, and Cypress Pond. This survey, compiled from 1970s aerial photography, reveals a traditional coastal plain settlement pattern where small communities like Govan and Schofield are connected by rural routes crossing Juniper Creek and Georges Creek. Local history is preserved in the placement of many small cemeteries and church sites, such as Rosemary Ch and Starr Cem, which reflect the area's genealogical roots.