Historical Maps of South Carolina

Journey back in time with 1,679 historical maps of South Carolina, dating from 1886 to present day. Explore and discover the history of South Carolina through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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All Maps (1,679)

  1. 1886 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1886 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1886 South Carolina
    Includes Walhalla, SC, Oconee County, GA, Georgia, and others
    Originally titled "Walhalla 1886"
    Published 1886
  2. 1888 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1888 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1888 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Pickens 1888"
    Published 1888
  3. 1891 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1891 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1891 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Carnesville 1891"
    Published 1891
  4. 1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1898 Print
    1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1898 Print
    1891 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Carnesville 1891"
    Published 1898
  5. 1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1902 Print
    1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1902 Print
    1891 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Carnesville 1891"
    Published 1902
  6. 1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1909 Print
    1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1909 Print
    1891 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Carnesville 1891"
    Published 1909
  7. 1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1930 Print
    1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1930 Print
    1891 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Carnesville 1891"
    Published 1930
  8. 1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1951 Print
    1891 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1951 Print
    1891 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Carnesville 1891"
    Published 1951
  9. 1891 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1891 Map of South Carolina, United States
    1891 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Cowee 1891"
    Published 1891
  10. 1892 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1900 Print
    1892 Map of South Carolina, United States, 1900 Print
    1892 South Carolina
    Originally titled "Abbeville 1892"
    Published 1900
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Frequently asked questions about South Carolina historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of South Carolina?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of South Carolina important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of South Carolina offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for South Carolina?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into South Carolina's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of South Carolina?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 1,679 maps available specifically for South Carolina. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of South Carolina that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of South Carolina in your collection?

    The oldest map of South Carolina in our collection is from 1886.

  • How can I download a map of South Carolina?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.