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1964 Map of Plum Branch

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Plum Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Sumter National Forest blankets much of the terrain in this mid-1960s survey, where the rising waters of the Savannah River Clark Hill Reservoir have reshaped the border between South Carolina and Georgia. The town of Plum Branch stands as a primary hub along the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, surrounded by a network of rural landmarks including Republican Ch, Springfield Ch, and Pine Grove Ch.

The landscape is defined by the dendritic arms of the reservoir, reaching into valleys once carved by Soap Creek, Wells Creek, and Shriver Creek. This era captures a transition toward recreation and conservation, evidenced by the Clark Hill Marina, Hawe Creek Camping Area, and Camp Daniel Marshall. Smaller settlements like Martins Crossroads and Double Branches remain connected by traditional road networks, providing a clear view of local geography before further modern development altered these historic McCormick County communities.