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2014 Map of Scranton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Scranton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Scranton and Coward anchor the western edge of this South Carolina landscape, where the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Lynches River and a series of distinct elliptical depressions known as Carolina bays. These features, including Sugarfoot Bay, Nettles Bay, and Cockfield Bay, create a unique mosaic of wetlands and drainage patterns that have historically shaped local land use and road networks. The rural character of the area is emphasized by numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Old Liberty Cem, High Hill Cem, and Friendfield Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research.

Transportation and commerce are centered around small hubs like Bass Crossroads and Burkett Landing along the river. The presence of the Cockfield Aerodrome and the High Hill Drainage Canal reflects the ongoing human modification of the coastal plain for aviation and agriculture. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between traditional riverfront settlements and the modern road system connecting Florence County communities.