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2017 Map of Sycamore

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sycamore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Salkehatchie River and its dense network of tributaries, including Kirkland Cr and Miller Swamp, define the low-lying terrain of this Allendale County landscape. At the intersection of rail and road sits Ulmer, while the smaller community of Sycamore serves as a local anchor further south. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural society, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds and places of worship that dot the countryside, such as Miller Swamp Church and Mount Calvary Cem.

Surface water is a prominent feature, from the wide wetlands of the river basin to distinctive landmarks like Ocean Pond and Tutens Millpond. Historical crossing points such as Beaufort Bridge provide evidence of long-established transportation routes. The detailed road network, including names like Gin House Rd and Old Orangeburg Rd, suggests the agricultural patterns and historical paths that have connected these South Carolina communities for generations.