1979 Map of Snelling

About this map

Snelling and the surrounding Barnwell County countryside appear during a period of transition, where traditional rural life intersects with modern infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the branching waters of the Salkehatchie River and Lower Three Runs, creating a network of creeks that supported early industry such as Patterson Mill. Small communities and family-named locations like Gantts, Bodiford, and Owens Crossroad anchor the map, while local spiritual life is evidenced by Red Branch Ch, Union Ch, and Sweetwater Grove Cem. To the west, the presence of the Savannah River Plant marks a significant shift in land use, showing how federal energy projects reshaped the geography. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of remote landmarks like Stinson Bridge and the Holmes Cemetery provides essential clues to the region's 20th-century social fabric.