2011 Map of Vance

About this map

Lake Marion dominates the northern landscape of this region, where the reservoir waters meet a complex network of wetlands and tributaries. The settlement of Santee serves as a gateway to the lake, while further south, the town of Vance and the locality of Bull Station mark the inland transitions toward the Lowcountry interior. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape defined by its hydrology, where the large expanse of the lake is fed and bordered by features like Horse Range Swamp and Webbs Creek. Genealogists will find significant local data points in the numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Bell Cemetery, Dantzler-Hart Cemetery, and Liberty Hill Cemetery. The infrastructure of the era is represented by the Santee Golf Air Strip and local landmarks like Bob Marina, showing how the area developed into a hub for both aviation and recreational water access.