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1962 Map of Rincon

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Rincon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The town of Rincon serves as a focal point along the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, surrounded by a complex network of waterways that define the Georgia-South Carolina border. In the west, the landscape is marked by family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Gnann Cem, Rahn Cem, and Willowpeg Cem, reflecting deep ancestral ties to the land. Moving east, the terrain transitions into the lowlands of Abercorn Island, where the Savannah River meanders through bends and points such as Hickory Bend and Lady Washington Point.

Several historic landings, including Newington Landing and Old Wood Landing, underscore the importance of river access before modern infrastructure. The presence of Bethel Chapel and Abercorn Ch suggests the spiritual centers of these communities, while an Indian Mound near the riverbanks points to much older indigenous habitation. The numerous named creeks, from Ebenezer Creek to Sweigoffer Creek, illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of the coastal plain during this era of mid-century mapping.