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1946 Map of Sumter

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Sumter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Sumter anchors this mid-century landscape, characterized by a transition from a centralized urban core to an expansive network of rural schools, churches, and millponds. The presence of the U S Military Reservation (Shaw Field) and the Sumter Municipal Airport highlights the area's strategic aviation importance during the post-war era. To the west, the Poinsett State Forest covers a significant portion of the terrain, interspersed with local landmarks like McCray Lake and the Rosemary Fire Tower Road.

Water plays a vital role in the regional geography, with the Pocotaligo River and numerous wetlands such as Big Bay Swamp and Rocky Bluff Swamp carving through the countryside. Cultural and community life is evidenced by the dense distribution of family-named schools and churches, including the Brogden Memorial Sch and Pine Grove Tabernacle. The rail infrastructure, dominated by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line, reflects the enduring reliance on rail for commerce and travel in the South Carolina interior.