1979 Map of Osborn

About this map

Caw Caw Swamp and the dense wetlands of the Lowcountry dominate this landscape, which is marked by a complex network of historical creek crossings and rural junctions. At Delemar Crossroads and Warren Crossroads, the map illustrates a settlement pattern typical of this coastal plain region, where small communities anchored by St Pauls Ch and White Cem emerged along old transport routes. To the south, the Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs parallel to the highway, connecting the town of Osborn with nearby Jericho. The presence of Parkers Ferry Road indicates the enduring path of an earlier river crossing, while the surrounding Drayton Swamp and Caddin Bridge Swamp speak to the challenging terrain that shaped early road and rail placement. Local history is well-represented through numerous church and cemetery sites, including Mt Nebo Ch and the Stono Ch Cem.