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2011 Map of Wallace

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The Great Pee Dee River defines the western and southern reaches of this landscape, its winding course and associated wetlands giving way to a network of creeks and small impoundments. The settlement at Wallace serves as a primary hub, while smaller communities like Chavistown, Madeline, and Montrose are scattered across the terrain. This area is characterized by its legacy of water-powered industry, evident in the numerous millponds such as Grants Millpond, McLaurins Millpond, and Anderson Millpond.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family and community burial grounds, including White Oak Cemetery, Ebenezer Cemetery, Quick Cemetery, and McQuage Cemetery. The presence of Camp Pee Dee and the Pine Hill Baptist Retreat suggests a long-standing tradition of recreation and spiritual gathering near the banks of Wolf Creek and Phils Creek. The intricate system of dams, such as the McMeekin Pond Dam, illustrates the managed water resources vital to the local economy.