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2014 Map of Richtex

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Richtex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Broad River flows through this Piedmont landscape, carving a boundary between Fairfield and Richland counties. The river is characterized by numerous navigation challenges and landmarks, including Freshley Shoals, Chapel Shoals, and Bookman Shoals, alongside notable landforms like Haltiwanger Island and Bookman Island. These river features historically influenced the placement of early settlements and river crossings in the region.

Rural life is anchored by several small communities and family landmarks. Ballentine and Richtex serve as local hubs, while numerous burial grounds like Saint Pauls Cem, Robinson Cem, and Lindler Cem provide valuable touchstones for genealogical research. The drainage network is dense, with Little River, Hollinshead Cr, and Big Cedar Creek feeding into the main river valley. Cultural features such as Ashley Bridge and various named roads like Bookmans Mill Rd indicate the established transport patterns connecting these dispersed settlements.