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1946 Map of Table Rock

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Table Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Table Rock State Park anchors this mid-century portrait of the South Carolina Upcountry, where the state boundary meets the Blue Ridge Divide. The landscape is dominated by the massive granite outcrops of Table Rock and The Stool, overlooking the newly established Table Rock Reservoir. While the terrain is formidable, the map reveals a network of mountain communities and family landmarks, including the Cassell Cems near Turkey Creek and Lance Cem along the Oolenoy River.

Settlement patterns show a concentration of local institutions like New Town Sch, Rock Sch, and the Saluda Hill Ch. The northeastern corner highlights early recreational development at Caesars Head, complete with its lookout tower and the nearby Mountain Lake Colony. This survey effectively documents the intersection of rural subsistence, indicated by small churches and schools, and the growing regional infrastructure of the Tennessee Valley Authority.