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2020 Map of White Oak Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of White Oak Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wateree Lake forms the southwestern anchor of this landscape, where the waters of the Catawba River system meet the rolling terrain of the Carolina Piedmont. The boundary between Lancaster and Kershaw counties cuts through the northern portion of the map, dividing a region defined by numerous small watercourses like Little Beaver Creek and White Oak Creek. The settlement at Flat Rock and the high ground of Thorn Hill overlook a network of rural roads, many named for local families and landmarks, such as Baron DeKalb Rd and Kirkland Cemetary Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial sites documented here, including Beaver Creek Cemetery, Saint Johns Cemetery, White Oak Cemetery, and Smyrlies Cemetery. These sites, alongside landmarks like Ft Hill, suggest a long-standing community structure centered around small creeks and family landholdings. The drainage patterns of Grannies Quarter Creek and Stillhouse Branch illustrate the intricate natural irrigation that supported the area's development.