S.C. Code Regs. 49-470. Methods of Marking Property Boundaries

A. Corner Tree: “X” and three (3) chops on the sides where the line enters and leaves the tree. B. Corner Witness Tree: One (1) blaze and three (3) chops or three (3) chops facing the corner. C. Side Line Tree: Two (2) chops facing the property line. D. Property Line Tree or Center Line Tree: One (1) blaze and two (2) chops, at points where the line enters and leaves the tree. E. Monuments shall be placed at all property corners where there is a change in direction of a property line. F. Inaccessible Point: In the event a corner cannot be marked or monumented, one or more witness monuments or metal stakes shall be placed on the boundary line and described by bearings and/or distances so that the inaccessible point may be located accurately on the ground. G. Boundary Monument or Witness Monument: In the event the location falls on pavement, concrete, or other material, it is permissible to use spikes or scribes in or on the surface.