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2017 Map of Orangeburg North

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Orangeburg North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The northern reaches of Orangeburg transition from urban residential blocks into the wetlands and agricultural fields of central South Carolina. This landscape is defined by the proximity of the Calhoun Co line and a network of named swamps and ponds that dictate the local geography. To the east, the extensive Four Hole Swamp and Saddler Swamp create a distinctive riparian border, while the interior is marked by Turkey Hill and smaller water bodies like Zeiglers Pond and Rogers Pond.

Rural life in the mid-2010s is anchored by small settlements and historic congregational sites. Local genealogists can locate several community landmarks including the Mount Carmel Baptist Church and its associated Mount Carmel Baptist Church Cem, alongside the Belleville Memorial Cem and Hubbard Cem. The transportation corridors of Saint Matthews Rd and Whitford Stage Rd connect the larger community of Brookdale and Wilkinson Heights to outlying areas like Riley and Fersners.