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1964 Map of Willington

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Willington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The De La Howe State School and its surrounding grounds define the central landscape of this South Carolina-Georgia borderlands survey, situated where the Savannah River meets the fingers of the Clark Hill Reservoir. This area within the Sumter National Forest preserves a mix of institutional history and rural community life during the mid-1960s. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad cuts across the terrain, passing through Willington and near Mount Carmel, connecting these small settlements to the broader regional economy.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks, including the De La Howe Tomb and numerous rural congregations such as Little Mill Ch Cem, Holy Rock Ch Cem, and Hosannah Ch. The map illustrates the profound impact of the reservoir on the local geography, as old creek valleys like Long Cane Creek and the Little River were transformed into expansive waterways, reshaping the traditional paths between Bordeaux and neighboring districts.