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2020 Map of Saluda North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Saluda anchors the southern boundary of this landscape, where the Saluda County Courthouse stands as the civic centerpiece of the county seat. The surrounding terrain is defined by a network of rural junctions, including Chapmans Crossroads, Colemans Crossroads, and Bleases Crossroads, which speak to the historic settlement patterns of the South Carolina Midlands. These points connected the various family farmsteads and agricultural tracts that defined local life for generations.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with drainage provided by the Little Saluda River and numerous tributaries like Watermelon Br and Big Cr. For those tracing family history, the map identifies specific landmarks such as Chestnut Hill Cem and Travis Park Cem, alongside several local water bodies including Wheelers Pond and Felkels Pond. The land is crisscrossed by roads bearing legacy names like Old Town Ruritan Rd and Pine Pleasant Church Rd, reflecting the community foundations of the region.