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2014 Map of Pacolet

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Pacolet River winds through the heart of this landscape, its path marked by the industrial footprints of Clifton Mill Number One Pond and Clifton Mill Number Two Pond. These water bodies, along with the nearby Lithium Corporation Pond, reflect a history of resource utilization and local industry. To the west, the expansion of Spartanburg is visible near Zion Hill, while the historic grounds of Camp Croft occupy the southwestern quadrant, serving as a significant landmark of the area's mid-century military legacy.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Griffin Cem, Willis Cem, and the Brown Family Cem. Smaller settlements like Glendale, Converse, and Clifton are clustered along the river and the Southern railroad line, showing the enduring relationship between transportation, water power, and community development in this part of Spartanburg County.