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1986 Map of Sardis

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Sardis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Lynches River defines the southern boundary of this landscape, separating Florence Co and Sumter Co in a region characterized by extensive wetlands and crossroads communities. The interior is a intricate network of drainage, where Sparrow Swamp and Deep Hole Swamp weave through the timberland. Rural life centers on numerous small settlements and church congregations, including Sardis, Magnolia, and Timmonsville to the north.

Genealogists and local researchers will find a high density of family-named landmarks and historical sites. From the Sansbury Hill Cem near Sansbury Crossroads to educational and spiritual hubs like Roy Hudgens Academy and Howard Chapel, the map provides a clear view of the social geography in the mid-1980s. The presence of the CSX rail line at the northern edge points to the enduring importance of transportation corridors in moving goods through this coastal plain terrain.