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1959 Map of Salem

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Sumter National Forest dominates this landscape, where the confluence of the Whitewater River, Thompson River, and Toxaway River forms the headwaters of the Keowee River. The river valleys are marked by river-crossings like Chapman Bridge and Shallow Ford Bridge, long before the creation of modern reservoirs altered the basin's geography. Near the northern boundary, the settlements of Jocassee and Camp Jocassee sit nestled at the river forks, while the town of Salem serves as the primary hub in the south.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several country churches and chapels such as McKinney Chapel, Fall Creek Ch, and Piney Grove Ch. The terrain is characterized by high points like Smeltzer Mtn, which features a Lookout Tower, and Fisher Knob. This 1959 survey preserves the intricate network of creek branches and mountain peaks before later development shifted the character of these upstate South Carolina communities.