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2017 Map of Patrick

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Patrick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The town of Patrick serves as the central hub of this landscape, situated at the junction of several prominent local routes and the railroad line. The surrounding Chesterfield County terrain is defined by a dense network of water bodies, including the Wilkes Millpond and numerous small drainages like Deadmans Br and Gully Br. To the west, the topography is punctuated by the distinct elevations of Sugarloaf Mtn and Horseshoe Mtn, which rise above the sandy soil and pine-dominated lowlands.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the detailed placement of community landmarks, such as Saint Johns Cem, Huggins Cem, and Patrick Cem. The persistence of traditional road names, such as Old Wire Rd and Saint John Church Rd, reflects the historical transportation corridors that have long connected these rural South Carolina settlements. The map also captures the complex hydrology of the region, tracing the paths of Juniper Creek and Big Beaverdam Cr through the shifting elevations.