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1983 Map of Pelzer

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Pelzer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Saluda River carves a serpentine path through the heart of the Piedmont region, serving as the historical boundary between Anderson and Greenville counties. This 1983 survey captures the developed industrial and residential corridors of Pelzer and West Pelzer, alongside the smaller settlement of Piedmont to the north. The landscape is dense with community landmarks, particularly country churches like St Matthews Ch and Rehobeth Ch, which speak to the area's rural genealogy.

Transportation infrastructure is dominated by the Seaboard Southern railroad lines that parallel the river, supporting the region's textile-based economy. Beyond the primary towns, the map details smaller locales such as Golden Grove, Moonville, and Ware Place, as well as significant educational sites like Woodmont High Sch and Palmetto High Sch. The topography is defined by the drainage of Big Brushy Creek and Grove Creek, providing a clear view of the land before late-century suburban expansion.