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2020 Map of Salem Crossroads

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Salem Crossroads serves as a central junction in this part of Fairfield County, where Newberry Rd and Ashford Ferry Rd meet. The landscape is defined by the dense woodlands of the Sumter National Forest and a complex network of waterways, including Beaver Cr, Rocky Cr, and the W Fork Little River. In the southern portion of the map, the terrain gives way to the expansive waters of the Monticello Reservoir, which features several finger-like inlets such as Frees Cr and Crumpton Cr.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land through several burial grounds, including Feaster Cem, Mobley Cem, and Rock Creek Cem. The road network preserves historical travel patterns, with routes like Old Cherokee Rd and Old Possum Branch Rd winding through the timberland and creeks. This area illustrates the persistence of small rural settlements and private family landmarks within a federally managed forest environment.