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2014 Map of Privateer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The low-lying pine barrens and Carolina bays of south-central Sumter County are well-documented in this 2014 survey. Centered on the community of Privateer, the landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where Nasty Br and Bush Br drain into the sprawling Sammy Swamp. The map provides a detailed look at rural settlement patterns near Harvins Crossroads and the southwestern outskirts of Sumter, including newer residential developments like Southgate.

Genealogists and local researchers will find value in the precise locations of the Smith Cem and Reynolds Cem, as well as established water features such as Cain Millpond and Burnt Gin Lake. The area's distinct geography is marked by the Sand Hills to the west and the large oval depressions of Harvin Bay and Bush Bay, illustrating the unique topography of the coastal plain. The transition from the town of Wedgefield across the Brunson Swamp reflects the historical reliance on elevated sandy ridges for road placement and habitation.