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1920s Maps of South Carolina

Explore 41 historic maps of South Carolina from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 1920s, 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 1920s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring South Carolina's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

South Carolina maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Eutawville
    1920 Map of Eutawville
    1920 Eutawville
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina comes to life in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by the Santee River and Four Hole Swamp. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Black Creek Church, Unity School, and the settlement at Holly Hill.
  4. 1920 Map of Hardeeville
    1920 Map of Hardeeville
    1920 Hardeeville
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River floodplain in the years following the Great War reveals a world of river landings and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from water to rail through features like Becks Ferry, Hardeeville, and the Indian Mound.
  7. 1920 Map of Okatie
    1920 Map of Okatie
    1920 Okatie
    1920 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry is captured here in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and strategic rail lines. Trace family roots and historical sites through Honey Hill Civil War Entrenchment, Grahamville, and Cherry Point Landing.
  10. 1920 Map of Chicora
    1920 Map of Chicora
    1920 Chicora
    1920 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County was a landscape of river landings and bay-country settlements just after the turn of the century. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Prioleau and numerous community anchors like St Luke Church, Eadytown, and the Francis Marion Tomb.
  13. 1920 Map of Bowman
    1920 Map of Bowman
    1920 Bowman
    1920 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, this part of the South Carolina Lowcountry was a landscape of remote settlements and small-scale industry. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous community landmarks like Boghette Cem, Livingston Mill, and the Shady Grove Camp Ground.
  16. 1920 Map of Ellenton
    1920 Map of Ellenton
    1920 Ellenton
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River valley in the years following the Great War reveals a landscape of river landings and small rail towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural sites like Ellenton, St Marys Church, and the Burton and Myers Store.
  19. 1920 Map of Hilltonia
    1920 Map of Hilltonia
    1920 Hilltonia
    1920 Print · USGS
    Screven County and the Savannah River valley are captured here at the end of the Great War, showing a landscape defined by ferries and rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Lovetts Cemetery, Bascom School, and the riverfront at Burtons Ferry.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1920 Map of Mayesville
    1920 Map of Mayesville
    1920 Mayesville
    1920 Print · USGS
    The rural lowcountry of Sumter and Clarendon counties is captured here in the years following World War I, when the Black River and its dense swamps dictated the pace of local life. Researchers can trace early twentieth-century community life through numerous rural landmarks like Brick Church, Tomlinson School, and the path of the Alcolu RR.
  25. 1920 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1920 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1920 St. Helena Sound
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a labyrinth of marsh and sea islands before the era of modern bridges. Researchers can trace the shifting shoals and original shorelines of Hunting Island, Edisto Island, and St. Helena Island.
  28. 1920 Map of Greens Cut
    1920 Map of Greens Cut
    1920 Greens Cut
    1920 Print · USGS
    Burke County, Georgia, and the Savannah River valley are captured here just after the Great War during a period of peak rural density. Genealogists can locate dozens of country institutions like Daniel Grove Church, Red Hill School, and the Old Church Sta along the Central of Georgia line.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1920 Map of Manning
    1920 Map of Manning
    1920 Manning
    1920 Print · USGS
    Clarendon County in the early twentieth century was a land of timber-rich wetlands and growing rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Biggers School, St Marks Church, and settlements like Alcolu or Davis Station.
  34. 1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Ravenels
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Ashley River and its surrounding swamps were the heart of this Lowcountry landscape just after the First World War. Researchers can trace the footprints of Old Dorchester, the operations at Bula Mines, and the unique Tyler Tea Farm.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1920 Map of Lodge
    1920 Map of Lodge
    1920 Lodge
    1920 Print · USGS
    Colleton and Bamberg counties at the dawn of the 1920s show a landscape of river-bottom farms and rural junctions. Genealogists can trace the location of early country institutions like Hunters Chapel, Tabernacle School, and the rail crossing at Hampton Branch Junction.
  40. 1920 Map of Bamberg
    1920 Map of Bamberg
    1920 Bamberg
    1920 Print · USGS
    Bamberg and Denmark thrived as essential South Carolina railroad junctions during the years following the Great War. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses and landings along the South Fork Edisto River, including the Voorhees Institute, Opossum College, and Old Union Church.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1920 Map of Ridgeville
    1920 Map of Ridgeville
    1920 Ridgeville
    1920 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County and the surrounding Lowcountry wetlands are captured here just after the Great War, as railroads and swamp crossings defined local life. Trace the old rail lines through Ridgeville and Harleyville or find historic sites like the Two Run Church and Mudville School.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1920 Map of Peeples
    1920 Map of Peeples
    1920 Peeples
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River lowcountry during the years following the Great War reveals a landscape of river landings and new highways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Virgin Mary Church, Buddenville School, and Solomons Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1920 Map of Aiken
    1920 Map of Aiken
    1920 Aiken
    1920 Print · USGS
    The rural districts around Aiken are shown in the years following the Great War, when the landscape was a tapestry of small schools and country churches. Researchers can trace the heritage of Montmorenci or locate specific landmarks like Livingstons Mill and the Fountain Academy School.
  52. 1920 Map of Orangeburg
    1920 Map of Orangeburg
    1920 Orangeburg
    1920 Print · USGS
    Orangeburg and the Edisto River valley are captured here at the start of the 1920s, revealing a landscape of small agricultural communities and railroad sidings. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bryants Academy, Snake Swamp School, and Cattle Creek Church.
  55. 1920 Map of Talatha
    1920 Map of Talatha
    1920 Talatha
    1920 Print · USGS
    Aiken and Barnwell Counties are captured here during the era of rural schoolhouses and country parishes. Genealogists can locate specific family landmarks such as Thurmans Mill, Talatha School, and Manoah Church along the historic AUGUSTA road.
  58. 1920 Map of St. George
    1920 Map of St. George
    1920 St. George
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the 1920s centered on the Edisto River and the small railroad towns that bridged the area's vast swamps. Researchers can locate numerous vanished country landmarks, from St James Cemetery to the Cattle Creek School and Independence School.
  61. 1920 Map of Clarks Hill
    1920 Map of Clarks Hill
    1920 Clarks Hill
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River border between South Carolina and Georgia comes alive in this survey, showing the region as it was before the creation of the massive Clarks Hill Lake. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Gilchrist Ferry, Hosannah Church, and Flat Rock School during the heyday of the Charleston and Western Carolina railroad.
  64. 1920 Map of Hilton Head
    1920 Map of Hilton Head
    1920 Hilton Head
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal Beaufort County appears here as it was just after the Great War, before the bridges and modern development arrived. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early settlement of Hilton Head and locate landmarks like the L.H. and Broad Creek.
  67. 1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Summerville
    1920 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of deep cypress basins and burgeoning rail-side towns. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Appii Church, Whitesville School, and the Clemson Coast Experiment Station.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1920 Map of Bluffton
    1920 Map of Bluffton
    1920 Bluffton
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina coastlines meet here in the early twentieth century, showing a world defined by tidal rivers and island outposts. Researchers can trace historic maritime landmarks like Ft. Pulaski, the Long Island Ferry, and family settlements at Spanish Wells or Hickory Bluff.
  73. 1921 Map of Orangeburg, 1919 Print
    1921 Map of Orangeburg, 1919 Print
    1921 Orangeburg
    1919 Print · USGS
    Orangeburg and the Edisto River basin are captured here just after the Great War, during a period of established rail commerce and rural education. Genealogists can trace dozens of schools and churches like Bryants Academy, Sardis School, and Bethel Church.
    3 unique versions available
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