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1953 Map of Poinsett State Park, 1983 Print
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1953 Map of Poinsett State Park

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Wateree Swamp dominates the western half of this landscape, where the meandering Wateree River forms the boundary between Richland and Sumter Counties. This 1953 survey, updated with 1980s photographic revisions, captures a region defined by the sharp contrast between the dense, lake-filled lowlands and the higher ground of Manchester State Forest to the east. The swamp is dotted with numerous named oxbows and pools like Big Lake and Holly Hill Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Wateree basin before modern alterations. Along the rising bluffs, signs of early habitation and community life appear, including the Melrose Historical Home and local landmarks like Orange Hill Church. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Southern Railway crossing the wetlands and the presence of the Lumber Camp, highlighting the timber and transport industries that shaped this part of South Carolina.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain