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2020 Map of Osborn

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Osborn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The boundary between Dorchester Co and Charleston Co cuts through a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and established Lowcountry crossroads. Scattered settlements like Delemar Crossroads, Warren Crossroads, and Capwells Crossroads anchor the road network, while the southern edge of the map shows the more concentrated development of Ravenel, Osborn, and Hollywood. These communities are situated near the headwaters of the Caw Caw Swamp and Mellichamp Br, reflecting a long-standing relationship between settlement patterns and the local drainage systems.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as White Cem and the naming of landforms like Coon Island and Raven Hill. The map meticulously details the intricate hydrography of the region, including Drayton Swamp, Caddin Bridge Swamp, and the winding Bull Bridge Cr. For those researching family roots or regional development, the network of rural routes such as Parkers Ferry RD, Old Jacksonboro RD, and Possum TRL provides a clear view of the area's connectivity during this period.