Historical Maps of Charleston County, South Carolina

What stories do these 206 old maps tell about Charleston County's past? From 1918 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Charleston County's history through maps:

  • Trace Charleston County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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Begin your journey into Charleston County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Charleston County, SC maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Cottageville
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County, including Cottageville, Dorchester County, and others.

  2. 1918 Map of Cottageville, 1943 Print
    1918 Map of Cottageville, 1943 Print
    1918 Cottageville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County, including Cottageville, Dorchester County, and others.

  3. 1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Kiawah Island
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County, including Kiawah Island, and others.

  4. 1919 Map of Bulls Island
    1919 Map of Bulls Island
    1919 Bulls Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County.

  5. 1919 Map of Bulls Island
    1919 Map of Bulls Island
    1919 Bulls Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County.

  6. 1919 Map of Capers Island
    1919 Map of Capers Island
    1919 Capers Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County.

  7. 1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Charleston
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County, including Charleston, Berkeley County, and others.

  8. 1919 Map of Charleston, 1942 Print
    1919 Map of Charleston, 1942 Print
    1919 Charleston
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County, including Charleston, Berkeley County, and others.

  9. 1919 Map of Edisto Island
    1919 Map of Edisto Island
    1919 Edisto Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County, including Colleton County, and others.

  10. 1919 Map of Edisto Island, 1943 Print
    1919 Map of Edisto Island, 1943 Print
    1919 Edisto Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Charleston County, including Colleton County, and others.

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