2017 Map of Winterseat

About this map

Sumter National Forest blankets much of the topography in this portion of South Carolina, where the borders of Greenwood, McCormick, and Edgefield counties converge. The settlement of Liberty Hill stands as a focal point near the center of the map, situated just south of the Old Bethany Cem and the adjacent Bethany Cem. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Hard Labor Creek, Cuffytown Creek, and Stevens Creek, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Scotts Ferry Rd and Five Notch Rd. This 2017 survey reveals the persistent rural character of the region, where family names and community landmarks like Canfield Cem and the small settlement of Winterseat remain visible markers of local heritage. The preservation of these names alongside modern GPS-derived data provides a clear view of how traditional land use and forest management continue to shape this Southern woodland corridor.