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2017 Map of Saint Paul

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Saint Paul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Marion and its expansive wetlands dominate this South Carolina landscape, defining the convergence of Clarendon, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties. The vast waters of Cantey Bay and Doctor Bay illustrate the intricate shoreline of the reservoir, punctuated by landmarks such as Persanti Island and the elevated reach of Paradise Point. This mid-2010s survey captures the transport corridor crossing the lake via the Francis Marion Bridge and the W J Gooding Bridge, connecting the rural settlements of Saint Paul and Belser Crossroads to the surrounding region.

Legacy road networks like Old River Rd and Nelsons Ferry Rd hint at the historical travel patterns through these lowlands before the inundation of the Santee River valley. The area is marked by numerous smaller water bodies such as Dingle Pond, Goshing Pond, and Stukes Pond, while the rural character is preserved through named routes like Saint Phillip Ume Church Rd, reflecting the community foundations and land ownership of the local interior.