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2011 Map of Summerville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Summerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Ashley River flows through a landscape defined by rapid suburban expansion and established residential neighborhoods in this early 21st-century survey. While Summerville serves as the central hub, the map reveals a complex network of smaller developments and distinct areas such as Washington Town, Clemson Terrace, and Waring Hall. The hydrological footprint is significant, with numerous named waterways like Sawmill Branch and Rumphs Hill Creek draining the low-lying terrain, occasionally interrupted by man-made features like Dam D-2552.

For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several burial sites, including the Summerville Cemetery, New Hope Cemetery, and Jedburg Cemetery. The transition from rural to suburban is evident in the cluster of names like Gadsden Acres and Huntington Farms, which sit alongside older landmarks like the Summerville Post Office. This documentation captures the precise boundary of modern growth against the natural drainage of the coastal plain.