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2011 Map of Wedgefield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Wateree River defines the western edge of this landscape, its winding channel flanked by a complex network of swampy terrain and isolated water bodies. Inland from the river, settlements such as Stateburg and Wedgefield anchor the high ground, connected by established routes like Garners Ferry Rd. The area is characterized by numerous small lakes and named ponds, many of which are managed by significant engineering structures such as the Gillespie Pond Dam and H M McLaurin Pond Dam.

A distinct pattern of residential growth is evident near the eastern margin, where newer subdivisions like Springbank Hills and Wedgewood contrast with more traditional crossing points like Dixie Crossing and Foxville. Local water features, including Beech Creek and Gum Swamp Branch, snake through the lowlands, creating a fractured geography where terrain features like High Island stand out. The mapping also records specific localized landmarks, including Jack Hole and Ruggs Lake, which provide granular detail for local historians and land surveyors.