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2017 Map of Sandridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sandridge and Tugtown anchor this low-lying landscape in the South Carolina Lowcountry, where the borders of Orangeburg, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of blackwater drainage systems, including the wide reaches of Four Hole Swamp, Dean Swamp, and Cedar Swamp. These wetlands are punctuated by distinctive Carolina Bays and savannas, such as Toney Bay, Vandore Bay, and the uniquely named Moon Savanna.

For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several family-named burial sites including Joiner Cem, Pressley Cem, and Blaco Creek Cem. The settlement pattern follows older roads like Toney Bay Rd and Tugtown Rd, which navigate around the natural obstacles of Sandy Run and Little Black Cr. Aviation history is represented by the Crosswinds-Wilson Private Airport located in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the continued utility of these open, flat reaches.