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2011 Map of Ora

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wattsville and the northeastern fringes of Laurens anchor this landscape where residential growth meets the rural creek valleys of Upstate South Carolina. The area is defined by its water system, centered on the Enoree River and Enoree Creek to the east and the winding course of Duncan Creek through the center. Small historic hubs like Ora, Tylersville, and Goodwins Crossroads dot the map, connected by a network of rural roads such as Sandy Springs Rd and Granny Apple Rd.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the many burial grounds, including Sandy Springs Cemetery and Rocky Springs Cemetery. Aviation infrastructure is also prominent, with the Laurens County Airport and Southern Aero Sports Airport serving the region. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Warrior Creek and Buckhead Creek, alongside several smaller impoundments like the Old Clinton Reservoir.