1957 Map of Williamston

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Industrial and rural life intersect along the Saluda River in this mid-century survey of the South Carolina upstate. The textile heritage of the region is evident at Pelzer Mills Dam, which powered the riverside communities of Pelzer and West Pelzer. To the west, Williamston and Belton serve as significant rail hubs connected by the Southern and Piedmont and Northern lines. The landscape is densely populated with community landmarks, including numerous small country churches like Cedar Shoals Ch and Standing Springs Ch, alongside educational centers such as Palmetto High Sch.