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2020 Map of Sniders Crossroads

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sniders Crossroads serves as a central hub for this rural stretch of South Carolina, where the low-lying wetlands of Colleton County define the settlement patterns. The landscape is characterized by its numerous small burial grounds, such as John Herndon Cem and Old Field Creek Cem, which offer significant genealogical value for researchers tracing local families. The drainage network of the Little Salkehatchie River and Oldfield Creek winds through the region, punctuated by geographic depressions like Deep Bottom Bay and Parkers Bay.

Industry and daily life are tied to the road network connecting Bells Crossroads and Ruffin to the historical location of Hudsons Mill. The presence of large wetland tracts and lakes, including Westglow Haven Lake and Bryans Lake, highlights the importance of the river-fed hydrology to the local topography and land use. This modern survey preserves the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and historical crossroads communities that remain central to the identity of the county.