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1980 Map of Saint Paul

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Saint Paul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Lake Santee Marion River and the extensive marshlands of Cantey Bay dominate this 1980 study of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and wooded inlets, where the Santee National Wildlife Refuge preserves the natural shoreline of Persanti Island and several interior basins like Dingle Pond and Polly Cantey Pond. The transportation infrastructure of the era is clearly defined by the massive Francis Marion Bridge and W J Gooding Bridge spanning the water, alongside the remnants of the Old Railroad Grade near Saint Paul.

Local heritage is anchored by small rural centers such as Belser Crossroads and the Liberty Hill Sch, while religious life is centered at St Phillips Ch and Oaks Ch. Of particular archaeological interest is the Indian Mound located near the shore, indicating long-standing human presence in the Santee basin. To the west, Santee State Park provides recreational access with a Boat Ramp and Picnic Area, highlighting the region's transition into a major destination for conservation and outdoor leisure.