Railroads, Rivers, Roads, and Highways | South Carolina Geography - Episode 2

People interact with each other, both within state borders and beyond. Railroads, rivers, and roads have contributed to this "movement of humans." Many cities, towns, and communities are today located where they are because of their proximity to one of these; others have practically vanished because a railroad or highway passed them by.

Standards

• This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban areas within South Carolina.
  • 1.G.2 Identify and describe the geographic location of South Carolina in relation to the rest of the United States through the use of various maps and geographic tools.