1963 Map of Spartanburg

About this map

The Piedmont and Sandhills regions of South Carolina are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth, anchored by the state capital at Columbia and the industrial hub of Spartanburg. This Army Map Service compilation highlights a landscape transitioning from agrarian roots to a more integrated regional economy, defined by the sprawling corridors of the Southern Railway and the Seaboard Air Line. Major water management projects are prominent features, including the vast Lake Murray and reservoirs like Wateree Pond and Fishing Creek Pond along the Catawba River. Large tracts of managed land, such as the Fort Jackson Military Reservation and the Sumter National Forest, illustrate the massive federal and state presence in the local geography, while the Sandhills terrain provides a distinct geological break across the center of the state.