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2017 Map of Richburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Richburg serves as the primary hub in this portion of Chester County, situated at a junction of regional transit corridors. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and rural history, with smaller nodes like Knox and Orrs punctuating the landscape. Significant for genealogists and local historians are the scattered burial grounds, including the Mount Moriah Cem, Anderson Cem, and William Martin Cem, which provide a record of early families in the district.

The topography is defined by an intricate drainage system feeding into major water bodies such as Rocky Creek and Bull Skin Cr. The road network connects historical sites like Pedens Bridge to modern thoroughfares, illustrating how early river crossings dictated the paths of current travel. Large creek systems like Barbers Cr and Beaverdam Cr carve through the rolling terrain, while local names on roads like Wylies Mill Rd and Martin Grave Rd offer clues to the region's industrial and family history.