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1920 Map of Orangeburg

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Orangeburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Orangeburg serves as the focal point for this early twentieth-century survey, which details a landscape defined by the winding North Fork Edisto River and an extensive network of rural schools and churches. The agrarian character of the county is evident in the presence of the County Farm and several educational institutions like Bryants Academy and Poplar Spring School. The Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railroad provide the primary transit corridors, connecting the hub of Orangeburg to outlying communities such as Rowesville and Branchville.

A notable specialized landmark is the U S Bureau of Fisheries located just south of the city, indicating the early federal investment in local resources. The map captures a high density of community centers, including Waring Church, Cattle Creek Church, and St Stephen Church, alongside numerous crossings like Cannon Bridge and Rowesville Bridge. These features collectively reveal the complex social and transportation geography of the Coastal Plain before modern highway expansion.