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2011 Map of Plum Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The waters of the J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir dominate this landscape on the South Carolina and Georgia border, where the flooded valleys of Hawe Creek and Benningsfield Creek create a complex, jagged shoreline. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition into a recreation-focused region, anchored by Clark Hill Marina and the Hawe Creek Camping Area. Despite the massive reservoir, the traditional rural character remains visible in the surrounding hills, where small settlements like Plum Branch and Maxim are connected by a network of state roads including State Hwy S-33-70.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the documentation of the Republican Cemetery and Plum Branch Cemetery, which stand as landmarks of the area's older social fabric. The map also traces modern residential growth in the Little River Subdivision and recreational sites like Camp Daniel Marshall. From Martins Crossroads in the west to the quiet stretches of Dordon Creek in the east, the map provides a look at how this corner of McCormick County balances its historic land use with its role as a major water resource.