2014 Map of Union West

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Sumter National Forest dominates the southern reaches of this Union County landscape, where the Tyger River and Fairforest Creek converge. The topography is defined by these major waterways and their many tributaries, including Mitchell Cr and Buffalo Cr, which once powered the region's early agrarian and textile industries. The settlement of Buffalo sits at a crossroads near Tempie Hill, anchored by its namesake Buffalo Cem. For family historians, this 2014 survey is particularly rich with burial sites, showing numerous family and community plots such as Palmer Cem, Padgetts Creek Cem, and Sardis Cem. Modern infrastructure like the Union County Airport, also known as Troy Shelton Field, contrasts with older landmarks like Bobos Ford and Mud Bridge, illustrating how transportation networks have evolved along these South Carolina river corridors.