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2017 Map of Rabon Crossroads

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rabon Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Wateree River corridor near Camden is defined by a complex hydraulic landscape of reservoirs, creek-fed ponds, and low-lying wetlands. At the northern end of this reach, Wateree Lake creates an expansive shoreline near the settlement of Eagles Nest, while the river continues south past Mickle Lake. The terrain is punctuated by significant rises such as Knight Hill and Cantey Hill, which overlook a network of smaller water bodies including Susies Pond and McGuirts House Pond Number One.

Rural life is documented through numerous family and community landmarks, particularly clustered around Rabon Crossroads and the community of Cantey. Genealogists will find several burial sites recorded across the landscape, such as Saint Matthews Cem, Parker Cem, and Pine Grove Cem. The map traces a mix of agricultural history and modern water management, from the mill works at Vaughns Mill Pond to the residential development along John G Richards Rd.