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2011 Map of Richtex

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Broad River serves as the central geographic axis for this South Carolina landscape, punctuated by several notable shoals including Freshley Shoals, Chapel Shoals, and Bookman Shoals. Small islands like Haltiwanger Island, Huffman Island, and Hickory Island break the river's path as it flows past the settlements of Richtex and Littleton. The region is defined by a network of drainage systems including Hollinshead Creek, Boone Creek, and the Little River, which joins the main channel near Browns Bridge.

Family and community history is anchored by numerous burial sites scattered across the countryside, such as Saint Pauls Cemetery, Robinson Cemetery, and Lindler Cemetery. The map documents a blend of rural settlement and water management, visible in landmarks like the Hawkins Pond D-1569 Dam and the Ashley Bridge. From the northern reaches of Jennings to the southern area around Montgomery, the terrain reveals a well-established road network including Bookmans Mill Rd and Wallaceville Rd that connects these interior communities.