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1949 Map of Spartanburg

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Spartanburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Spartanburg serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its textile heritage and educational institutions. The city is anchored by Wofford College and Converse College, with the urban core expanding into neighborhoods like Converse Heights and Fairview Heights. The industrial character of the era is evident in the rail infrastructure of the Southern and Seaboard Coast Line, serving sites like Hayne Sta and the mill community of Drayton.

Beyond the city limits, the map traces the winding paths of Lawsons Fork Creek and Fairforest Creek, which shaped the early development of outlying settlements. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous rural landmarks, including Atchison Chapel, Bethlehem Ch, and several historically segregated or community burial grounds like Lincoln Memorial Cem and Greentown Cemetery. The 1975 revisions highlight the postwar suburban push toward West View and Roebuck, as the region transitioned from a rail-centered economy toward the highway age.