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2020 Map of Saint Paul

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Saint Paul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lake Marion dominates the western landscape of this South Carolina quadrangle, its broad waters punctuated by Persanti Island and the jagged shoreline of Paradise Point. The transition from the lake into the protected wetlands of the Santee National Wildlife Refuge defines the southern portion of the sheet, where complex hydrography like Cantey Bay and Doctor Bay create a labyrinthine network of water and swamp. Modern transportation infrastructure is anchored by the dual spans of the Francis Marion Bridge and the W J Gooding Bridge, which carry travelers across the expansive reservoir.

Upland from the water, the agricultural and rural character of Clarendon County is preserved in settlements such as Saint Paul and Belser Crossroads. The terrain is marked by numerous smaller water bodies, including Stukes Pond and Goshing Pond, which serve as landmarks in a region defined by its relationship to the Santee River system. The road network, featuring names like Old River Rd and Nelsons Ferry Rd, hints at the historical travel corridors that existed long before the reservoir was filled.