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2014 Map of Pond Branch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Pond Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The N Fork Edisto River carves a winding path across this Lexington County landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Aiken and Orangeburg counties. A series of historic water-management features define the local hydrology, including Pooles Upper Millpond, Jeffcoats Millpond, and Pooles Millpond, all situated along the course of Pond Br. These millponds suggest a legacy of local industry that once relied on the steady flow of the river's tributaries.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, from Jeffcoat Bridge to the Jeffcoat Chaney Cem and Neese Cem. The settlements of Pelion and Swansea anchor the northern and eastern portions of the map, connected by the diagonal traverse of Us-178. The terrain is also dotted with smaller water bodies such as Caughman Lake and Corbett Lake, illustrating the water-rich nature of this South Carolina coastal plain region in the early 21st century.