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2011 Map of Unity

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Unity
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cane Creek and its complex network of tributaries define the topography of this South Carolina and North Carolina borderland. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural junctions and small rural settlements, most notably the community of Unity and the strategically placed Sapps Crossroads. Aviation history is well-represented through the Unity Aerodrome and the Jaars-Townsend Airport near the northern boundary.

Water management is a central theme of this period, evidenced by the numerous engineered features such as the Cane Creek Watershed Site Seven and Cane Creek Watershed Site 16. These sites, along with Belks Pond and Rowells Pond, illustrate the development of the Camp Creek and Cane Creek basins. Local genealogists may find interest in the New Bethel Cemetery located near the eastern edge, while the various crossroads like Doctor Sapps Crossroads and Lingles Crossroads point to the historic movement and settlement patterns of the region.