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2011 Map of Pelzer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pelzer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Saluda River snakes through the heart of this region, providing the geographical foundation for a series of industrial and residential developments. In the town of Piedmont, the Piedmont Dam sits as a central landmark, while downstream, the twin communities of Pelzer and West Pelzer represent the area's long-standing textile and manufacturing heritage. The landscape is dotted with several small reservoirs, including Freemans Lake, Lake Eljama, and Prince Lake, each regulated by a named dam structure.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds across the rural landscape, from Waycross Cemetery in the east to the Harrison Cemetery near the riverbanks. The transition from industrial hubs to suburban expansion is evident in newer developments like Belle Terre Acres and the established greens of the Piedmont Golf Course. Transport corridors such as Old Georgia RD and the modern highway system connect these historic settlements with outliers like Moonville and Besse Crossroads.