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2020 Map of Staley Crossroads

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Staley Crossroads serves as a central point in this rural landscape near the intersection of Calhoun, Lexington, and Orangeburg counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of black-water drainages and family-named wetlands, including the extensive Caw Caw Swamp and Murph Mill Cr. These water systems are punctuated by numerous small impoundments such as Willie Rucker Pond, Culelosure Pond, and Ruckers Pond, reflecting the area's agricultural and hydrologic character.

Transportation and aviation have left their mark on the land, evidenced by the presence of Alan's Airport and the uniquely named Do-Little Field just north of the crossroads. The road network, including the diagonal path of Old State Rd, weaves through a landscape of timber and farm plots. Smaller features like Strawberry Pond and Crim Pond further illustrate the localized geography of the South Carolina Midlands as it appeared in recent years.