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2014 Map of Osborn

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Osborn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Osborn and Ravenel anchor the southern reaches of this Lowcountry landscape, situated along the vital corridor of the Savannah Hwy. The map documents a rural network defined by historic intersections, including Delemar Crossroads, Warren Crossroads, and Capwells Crossroads, which together suggest a long-standing pattern of settlement and local commerce. This coastal plain geography is deeply influenced by its watercourses, with Mellichamp Br and Middle Br threading through the terrain.

Evidence of local heritage is found at White Cem, located near the junction of Burbage Rd and SC-165. The northern portion of the map is bisected by the Dorchester Co Charleston Co line, tracing a path through the low-lying reaches of Coon Island. The transition from small settlements like Jericho to the elevated ground at Raven Hill illustrates the subtle but significant topography that has shaped development in this portion of South Carolina for generations.