2014 Map of Swansea

About this map

Swansea and Woodford sit at the northern edge of this landscape where Lexington, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties meet. The area is defined by a dense network of water features, notably the meandering Bull Swamp Cr and its tributaries like Gardner Br and Little Bull Swamp Cr. The legacy of local milling is prominent throughout the terrain, evidenced by several water bodies such as Etheredge Millpond, Midway Millpond, and Brookers Mill Pond. These ponds, alongside others like Railroad Pond, indicate how the hydrology was historically harnessed for local industry and transport. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds, including the Trinity-United Methodist Church Cem and Penn Branch Baptist Church Cem, which serve as anchors for the small settlements and farming communities connected by routes like the Savannah Hwy and Redmond Mill Rd.