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2011 Map of Rabon Crossroads

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rabon Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wateree River dominates this landscape north of Camden, feeding a complex network of local ponds and creeks that sustained the agricultural and social life of this Kershaw County region. The map captures a transition from rural crossroads like Rabon Crossroads and Cantey to developed residential pockets such as Windsor Heights, Kirkover Hills, and Branham Heights. Genealogical interest is found in the scattered burial grounds, including Ebenezer Cemetery, Parker Cemetery, and Saint Matthews Cemetery, which are preserved alongside historic land features like Gents Crossing and Graves Ford.

The presence of Springdale Race Course reflects the area's equestrian heritage, while named terrain such as Knight Hill and Buck Hill defines the local topography. Water management is a significant theme, shown through numerous named structures including the McGuirts Flint Hill Pond Dam and the A P Bowen Number One Pond Dam, illustrating how residents utilized Grannies Quarter Creek and Sawneys Creek for local industry and recreation.