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1953 Map of Wedgefield

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Wedgefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Wateree River and its expansive floodplain dominate the western landscape of this mid-century survey, where the Wateree Swamp and Gum Swamp create a labyrinth of oxbows and named waters like Hurricane Lake and Jack Hole. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the High Hills of Santee, a region marked by significant cultural landmarks including General Sumters Tomb and the Church of the Holy Cross. This upland area is the site of several historic communities, including Stateburg and Wedgefield, which served as hubs for the surrounding agricultural and timber lands.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Southern and Atlantic Coast Line railroads, which intersect at Foxville near the edge of the Manchester State Forest. The map documents a rural landscape transitioning into the modern era, preserving the locations of numerous local institutions such as Hiawatha School and Bethel Church, alongside family-named landmarks like Blanden Gardens and the site known as The Ruins.