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1971 Map of Ware Shoals East

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ware Shoals East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Saluda River and Reedy River converge in this corner of the Piedmont, where industrial infrastructure and rural community life define the landscape. Near the settlement of Ware Shoals, a complex network including a Powerplant, Filtration Plant, and Water Tank supports the local economy along the riverbanks. The interior of the quadrangle is marked by numerous crossroads communities and rural congregations, such as Mt Bethel Ch, Sharon Ch, and Kings Chapel.

Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, evidenced by the broad expanse of Boyd Millpond and its associated Gaging Sta. The boundary between Laurens Co and Greenwood Co follows the river's path, while educational landmarks like the Camak Sch and a High Sch anchor the residential areas. The mapping provides a clear view of the mid-century transition from strictly agricultural land to a more developed river-industrial corridor.