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2011 Map of Workman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black River meanders across the Lowcountry landscape of Williamsburg County, carving a path through dense wetlands and intersecting several major tributaries. The area is defined by its vast swamp networks, including Pudding Swamp, Clapp Swamp, and the expansive Bennett Swamp to the south. Historically significant crossroads anchor the rural road network, with Martins Crossroads and Belsers Crossroads serving as local landmarks. Near the bend of the river at Mouzon, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of small-scale agriculture and forest, characteristic of this interior coastal plain region.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around Mount Vernon Cemetery and the small settlement of Workman in the northwest. The southern portion of the sheet shows modern developments such as the Kingstree Golf Course, while family-named roads like Phibbie Ln and McIntosh Rd suggest deep-rooted local lineages. The map meticulously documents the hydrological complexity of the area, from the primary river channel to smaller drainages like Pushing Branch and Mill Branch.