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2020 Map of Reevesville

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Reevesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Reevesville and the smaller settlement of Dorange anchor this low-country landscape where the Orangeburg and Dorchester county lines meet. The terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Edisto River along the southwestern border and numerous blackwater drainages such as Polk Swamp, Cowtail Cr, and Big Br. These creek systems create a patchwork of wetlands that have historically shaped the roads and property boundaries of the region.

Local genealogy is well-documented through a high concentration of family and community burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle. Researchers can locate the Magnolia Cem near the heart of Reevesville, as well as rural sites like Thompson Cem, Bethel Cem, and Appleby Cem. The map traces the transition from established town blocks to remote agricultural tracts, with named features like Whitestone Cem and Hagerman Cem providing specific points of interest for those tracing family roots in this corner of South Carolina.