2014 Map of Whitmire North

About this map

The Tyger River and Enoree River systems define the landscape of this region, which is heavily shaped by the expansive Sumter National Forest. This 2014 survey documents the enduring rural structure of the South Carolina Piedmont, where the Union and Newberry county lines meet at the town of Whitmire. The area is characterized by scattered family-named cemeteries and crossroads, such as Goshen Hill and Sartor Town, reflecting long-standing land ownership patterns. Notable river crossings like Hamiltons Ford and Kennedys Ford alongside the Thorp Bridge illustrate how local travel has historically navigated the numerous creeks, including Fairforest Creek and Padgetts Cr. For the genealogist or local historian, the map preserves the locations of numerous burial sites, from Otterson Ft Cem to Gilliams Cem, and local landmarks like the Whitmire Lookout Tower.