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1900s (20th Century) Maps of South Carolina

Explore 968 historic maps of South Carolina from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how South Carolina's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring South Carolina's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

South Carolina maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Columbia
    1904 Map of Columbia
    1904 Columbia
    1904 Print · USGS
    Richland and Fairfield counties at the turn of the century are defined by their river-and-rail corridors and rural church communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Broad River ferries, the Southern R.R., and landmarks like The Old Brick Church or Winnsboro.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1905 Map of Charlotte
    1905 Map of Charlotte
    1905 Charlotte
    1905 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County at the start of the twentieth century shows a region connected by the early Southern Railway and a burgeoning city center. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McClintock Church, Pineville, and Shopton.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Map of Pisgah, 1956 Print
    1905 Pisgah
    1956 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina high country around the turn of the century reveals a land of timber tracts and emerging mountain retreats. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes to Buck Spring Lodge, follow the Southern RR tracks, and locate vanished settlements like Angeline and Calhoun.
  10. 1906 Map of Crawfordville
    1906 Map of Crawfordville
    1906 Crawfordville
    1906 Print · USGS
    Upper Georgia and the South Carolina border come alive in this early century survey, showing a landscape defined by river ferries and mining sites. Genealogists can trace family roots through old post offices like Triplett P.O. or find historic crossings like Fishdam Ferry and the Columbia Mines.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Map of Pisgah, 1934 Print
    1906 Pisgah
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands at the turn of the century reveal a landscape of mountain river valleys and early timber frontiers. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named bridges and crossings like Graham Bridge or locate vanished settlements such as Grange and Retreat.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1906 Map of Kings Mountain, 1970 Print
    1906 Map of Kings Mountain, 1970 Print
    1906 Kings Mountain
    1970 Print · USGS
    The North and South Carolina borderlands come alive in this early century survey of the Kings Mountain vicinity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks including Lincoln Academy, Bordens Ferry, and Pleasant Hill Church.
  19. 1907 Map of Sharon
    1907 Map of Sharon
    1907 Sharon
    1907 Print · USGS
    Upstate South Carolina at the turn of the century shows a region deeply connected by river ferries and new rail lines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Sharon, Hickory Grove, and the historic Pinckney Ferry on the Broad River.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1907 Map of Saluda
    1907 Map of Saluda
    1907 Saluda
    1907 Print · USGS
    North Carolina's mountain frontier meets the South Carolina foothills in this 1900s survey of the Blue Ridge. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail network through Saluda and locate old landmarks like Rockcliff PO and Pleasant Grove Church.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Map of Cowee
    1907 Cowee
    1907 Print · USGS
    Western North Carolina at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected river towns and high mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industry through landmarks like West Mill, Roanes Mill, and the many settlements along the Southern Railway.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1907 Map of Charlotte
    1907 Map of Charlotte
    1907 Charlotte
    1907 Print · USGS
    Greater Charlotte was a bustling rail and textile corridor at the dawn of the twentieth century, bridging the two Carolinas. Genealogists can locate old family landmarks like Sutton School and Steel Creek Church or trace the early growth of Dilworth.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1908 Map of Kings Mountain
    1908 Map of Kings Mountain
    1908 Kings Mountain
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come alive in the first decade of the 1900s, centered on the landmark Kings Mountain Battleground and its namesake ridge. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural churches and schools, including Ramah Church, Beersheba Church, and the Lincoln Academy.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1908 Map of Kirksey, 1942 Print
    1908 Map of Kirksey, 1942 Print
    1908 Kirksey
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Greenwood County is captured here during a time when rural schoolhouses and small settlements like Phoenix and Kirksey still anchored local life. Researchers can trace the Georgia and Florida railroad and find defunct local schools like Brick House Sch or Sand Ridge Sch.
  37. 1909 Map of Gaffney
    1909 Map of Gaffney
    1909 Gaffney
    1909 Print · USGS
    Cherokee County at the turn of the century centers on the growing textile and rail hubs of Gaffney and Blacksburg. Researchers can trace early river transport at Stacy Ferry or locate ancestral roots at Providence Church and the Sarratt School.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1912 Map of Mc Cormick, 1913 Print
    1912 Map of Mc Cormick, 1913 Print
    1912 Mc Cormick
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1890s, centered on the rail junction at Mc Cormick and the Savannah River. Genealogists can trace family footprints across numerous river crossings like Fury Ferry and through rural centers such as Appling and Sharon Church.
  43. 1918 Map of Walterboro
    1918 Map of Walterboro
    1918 Walterboro
    1918 Print · USGS
    Colleton County at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of river-centered commerce and scattered rural settlements. Family historians can trace ancestral locations through the many churches and schools, such as Catholic Hill, Evergreen Church, and Koger School.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Kiawah Island
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina remains a wilderness of woods and brush during the Great War era. Researchers can trace the early layout of Kiawah Island, identifying landmarks like Avenue Road, Eagle Point, and the eastern tip at Sandy Point.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1918 Map of Green Pond
    1918 Map of Green Pond
    1918 Green Pond
    1918 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry is captured here just as the First World War ended, showing a landscape defined by the winding Combahee and Ashepoo rivers. Researchers can trace historic family routes along the Old Savannah and Charleston Road and locate rural landmarks like Combahee Ferry and First African Church.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1918 Map of Varnville
    1918 Map of Varnville
    1918 Varnville
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina is depicted just after the Great War, showing a network of rail-dependent towns and timber operations. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Prince William Church, Hampton, and Harrison Sawmill.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1918 Map of Yemassee
    1918 Map of Yemassee
    1918 Yemassee
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and emerging rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family locations across Grahams Neck or near historic sites like Pocotaligo, Sheldon, and the logging camps around Gilmania.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Cottageville
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry river basins of Colleton and Dorchester counties are shown here just after the Great War, when the Edisto River was a central geographic divider. Researchers can trace rural life through dozens of named landmarks like Sullivans Church, Metz Store, and Burnt Church Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Ladson
    1919 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry is captured here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of riverfront estates and rail-connected settlements. Researchers can trace the grounds of Magnolia Gardens or locate rural centers like Ladson and Otranto.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Johns Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of riverfront estates and military remnants. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named stops and rural institutions like Drayton Hall, St Andrews School No 10, and the Bula Mines.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Summerville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Summerville and the surrounding Lowcountry wetlands are captured here just after the Great War, during a period of established rail reliance and rural growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like St Johns Church, the Clemson Coast Express Station, and numerous early school sites including Barrow School.
  70. 1919 Map of Pineland
    1919 Map of Pineland
    1919 Pineland
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry landscape of Jasper and Hampton counties is captured here at the end of the post-war era, showing a transition between rail-centered towns and timber-rich wetlands. Genealogists can locate family ties at Highsmith's Sawmill, Good Hope Church, and the Pineland Club.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1919 Map of Edisto Island
    1919 Map of Edisto Island
    1919 Edisto Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry is depicted here in the years following the Great War, showing a coastal landscape of tidal creeks and island communities. You can trace early 20th-century life through landmarks like Freedman Village, Borough School, and the Old Public Landing.
    3 unique versions available
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