1953 Map of Wedgefield

About this map

General Sumters Tomb stands as a significant historical landmark in the elevated terrain of the High Hills of Santee, overlooking the expansive wetlands of the Wateree River basin. This 1953 survey, updated with 1982 revisions, reveals a landscape defined by the sharp transition between the upland settlements of Stateburg and the dense, waterlogged reaches of Gum Swamp and Wateree Swamp. The local economy and social structure of the mid-20th century are visible through the distribution of numerous country churches and schools, such as the Church of the Holy Cross and Hiawatha School. Transportation corridors including the Seaboard Coast Line and Southern railroads intersect at Foxville and Wedgefield, illustrating the importance of rail transit in connecting these rural Sumter County communities. To the south, the Manchester State Forest dominates the terrain, while landmarks like The Ruins hint at the area's deep-rooted plantation history.