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2011 Map of Wolfton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wolfton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Fork Edisto River winds through this South Carolina landscape, defining a terrain of creeks and low-lying wetlands. The area is marked by a high density of man-made water features, including numerous named ponds and dams such as John Smiths Pond, Annie Smith Pond, and J W Smoaks Pond. These features, alongside the Caw Caw Swamp and Limestone Creek, suggest a history of water management for local agriculture and industry.

Settlement patterns in the early 21st century show a transition toward residential subdivisions like Oakmont, Greenfield, and Gerwil Acres, which contrast with older named locales like Wolfton and Great Branch. Researchers will find significant genealogical interest in Mount Calvary Cemetery and the location of Shillings Bridge, which provides a key crossing point for the river. The map also captures the extent of local developments such as Livingston Terrace and Plantation Subdivision, illustrating the residential growth south of the main river fork.