2020 Map of Wellford

About this map

The North Tyger River, Middle Tyger River, and South Tyger River converge in this part of Spartanburg County, creating a landscape historically defined by textile production and water power. Industrial centers like Jackson Mill, Fairmont Mills, and Startex are prominent, illustrating the Piedmont's deep-rooted mill culture. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding burial sites, including the Mount Zion Baptist Church Graveyard, Nazareth Cem, and several family-named locations such as the Penney - McMillan Cem. Residential development and local infrastructure connect established towns like Lyman, Wellford, and Duncan. Notable water features such as Lake Cooley and Berry Shoals Pond contrast with the dense network of secondary roads and local connectors that trace the area's growth.