2017 Map of Poinsett State Park

About this map

Wateree River meanders along the western edge of this territory, defining the boundary between Richland and Sumter counties as it flows through the Wateree Swamp. The terrain transitions abruptly from the low-lying river bottomlands of Congaree National Park to the elevated pine-covered bluffs of Poinsett State Park. This interface creates a complex network of oxbows and backwaters, including Kohlers Old River, Holly Hill Lake, and Shoe Lake. Historically, travel through this dense landscape relied on routes like Old Starks Ferry Rd, which connected the upland settlements to the river crossing.