1964 Map of Ridge Spring
USGS Topo · Published 1983About this map
Ridge Spring serves as a significant rail and transit hub in the mid-1960s, situated where the Southern railroad line meets historical thoroughfares. The landscape is defined by its transition from the agricultural uplands near Ward to the riparian network feeding the South Fork Edisto River. This era of South Carolina history is marked by the presence of legacy infrastructure, such as the Old Plank Road and an Old Railroad Grade, which reveal earlier patterns of commerce and movement across the Saluda and Edgefield county lines. Numerous rural institutions, including Spann Ch and Ridge Hill High Sch, are shown alongside family-named landmarks like Yonce Millpond and Watson Cem. The terrain is characterized by a complex series of drainage branches like Clouds Creek and Lotts Creek, illustrating the environmental factors that shaped the placement of local settlements and industries.
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Editions of this 1964 Ridge Spring Map
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Historical Maps of Ridge Spring Through Time
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