2017 Map of Westville

About this map

Westville and the surrounding Kershaw County countryside are defined by a network of rural routes and historic water-powered sites. This landscape, situated along the border with Lancaster County, centers on the north-south corridor of 521 601 which connects the primary settlements of Clyburn and Dekalb. The area is notably dense with milling history, featuring several named locations such as Barfield Mill, Gaston Mill, and Jordan Mill situated along the many creeks feeding into the Little Lynches River. These features, along with Houghs Bridge and the Lockhart Oil Field, suggest a local economy traditionally tied to the land's resources and small-scale industry. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, including the location of the McLeans Branch Cem and family-named landmarks like Lindenziwegs Pond and Bowers Pond.