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2023 Map of Sumter West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sumter West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Shaw Air Force Base occupies a significant portion of the northwest, defining the character of the landscape near Shaw Heights and Cherryvale. The terrain transitions into a complex network of wetlands and water bodies, including Mush Swamp and Cypress Bay, which have historically shaped the local hydrology and settlement patterns. Several millponds, such as Loring Millpond and New Millpond, suggest a legacy of water-powered industry that once supported these communities.

Genealogical interest is high across this area, with numerous small family and community burial grounds documented. The Saint Mark Four Bridges Church Graveyard serves as a notable landmark near Dalzell, while other sites like Williams Cem, Pitts Cem, and Miller Cem are scattered throughout the rural corridors. The map also traces the developed fringes of Sumter, including Bon Air Terrace and the specialized neighborhoods of Millwood Gardens.