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2017 Map of Salley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Salley and Springfield anchor the landscape of this portion of Aiken and Orangeburg counties, where a complex network of waterways defines the terrain. The central corridor is dominated by the expansive Dean Swamp Cr drainage, which includes several man-made or widened water bodies like Dean Swamp Pond and Lake Maxine. These local reservoirs and ponds, including Johnsons Pond and Millers Pond to the west, illustrate the historical reliance on water management for agriculture and local industry in the South Carolina Midlands.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks along the rural roads, including the Dean Swamp Baptist Cem and Gin Branch Cem. The map traces the winding paths of smaller tributaries like Jordan Cr and Goodland Cr as they weave between the organized grids of the small towns and the sprawling agricultural plots. Transportation routes, from established county highways to smaller arteries like RM Furtick Rd, connect these communities across the county line.