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2011 Map of Valley Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Pacolet River Reservoir and the winding course of the Pacolet River dominate this Spartanburg County landscape, illustrating a region defined by its numerous waterways and early transportation crossings. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several established burial sites, including the Cherokee Springs Baptist Cemetery and the Ezell Cemetery. This era shows significant suburban development and established neighborhoods such as Boiling Springs, Valley Falls, and Cherokee Springs interspersed with rural infrastructure.

Traces of older transit patterns are visible at Cothes Ford and the Sandy-Ford Bridge, while modern small-scale aviation is represented by the Pearsons Farm Airport. The map documents a complex network of small dams and ponds along the Carlisle Branch and Casey Creek, reflecting how water management shaped the local topography for both residential and agricultural use before the more recent expansion of communities like McGregor Downs and Quail Ridge.