2024 Map of Ridge Spring

About this map

The town of Ridge Spring and the settlement of Ward anchor this landscape along the border of Saluda and Edgefield counties. The area is defined by a dense network of family-named ponds and small watercourses, including J C Watson Pond, Boatwrights Pond, and Sanders Pond, which feed into larger systems like the South Fork Edisto River. Local genealogy is particularly well-represented through numerous small burial sites such as Raiford Cem, Morris Cem, and Herrin Cem, alongside the Ridge Hill Church Graveyard. The terrain is marked by an intricate system of rural roads and branches, including Bog Branch and Beech Creek, illustrating a long-established agricultural and homesteading pattern. Significant landmarks like Vonce Millpond and Ridgeview Lake further highlight the historical reliance on local water resources for both industry and community life in this portion of South Carolina.