1964 Map of Ridge Spring

About this map

The town of Ridge Spring serves as a central hub on this mid-1960s survey, where the Southern railroad line intersects with old thoroughfares like the Old Plank Road. This agricultural landscape at the tri-county junction of Saluda, Edgefield, and Aiken Counties is defined by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural congregations, including Jones Cem, Herin Cem, and Mt Calvary Ch. The topography is shaped by the headwaters of the South Fork Edisto River, with numerous small tributaries like Peters Creek and Lotts Creek feeding into the basin. To the west, the village of Ward sits near Spann Ch, while southern portions of the map reveal timbered areas and landmarks like Yonce Millpond and the Old Trenton Rd. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and a Lookout Tower suggests a landscape transitioning between early industrial transport and mid-century forestry management.