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1940s Maps of South Carolina

Explore 178 historic maps of South Carolina from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 1940s. This is your window into the past.

South Carolina maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Florence West
    1940 Map of Florence West
    1940 Florence West
    1940 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes and rail towns west of Florence appear here just before the mid-century, as the local economy revolved around the river and the tracks. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country churches like Snow Hill Ch and old settlements like Timmonsville and Ebenezer.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Melgrove
    1940 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry near Charleston appears here just before the mid-century industrial boom. Researchers can locate community anchors like St Johns Ch, the No 6 School, and the rail stop at Inness Sta along the SOUTHERN line.
  7. 1940 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1940 Map of Myrtle Beach
    1940 Myrtle Beach
    1940 Print · USGS
    Before the rise of modern resorts, the Grand Strand was a network of swashes and small coastal outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Socastee, Myrtle Ridge, and the Ocean Forest Club along the historic Kings Highway.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1940 Map of Florence East, 1971 Print
    1940 Map of Florence East, 1971 Print
    1940 Florence East
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Pee Dee region just before the Second World War shows a landscape defined by riverside landings and rural rail stops. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and community hubs like Browns Old Mill, Tabernacle Sch, and Hewitt Cem.
  13. 1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Map of Charlotte
    1941 Charlotte
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg and its surrounding counties are captured here at a pivotal moment in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Charlotte or locate smaller rural landmarks like Alexanders Store, Wesley Chapel, and the community at Stallings.
  16. 1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Spartanburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    South Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions are shown here during the mid-century peak of the rail era. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Jackson Military Reservation and the industrial growth of hubs like Spartanburg and Rock Hill.
  19. 1941 Map of Clarks Hill, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Clarks Hill, 1957 Print
    1941 Clarks Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River valley remained a landscape of ferries and river-to-rail commerce just before the era of major dam construction. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Cary Hill Ch, Modoc, and Gilchrist Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Map of Charlotte
    1942 Charlotte
    1942 Print · USGS
    Charlotte and its surrounding Piedmont communities are captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern and Seaboard Air Line or locate family-named sites like Alexanders Store, Hoods Cross Road, and Wesley Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Clarks Hill
    1942 Map of Clarks Hill
    1942 Clarks Hill
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River valley along the South Carolina and Georgia border comes alive in this survey from the era of river ferries and local rail. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hosannah Church, Dents Ferry, and the Flat Rock School.
  28. 1942 Map of Savannah
    1942 Map of Savannah
    1942 Savannah
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina borderlands come alive in this wartime survey of the Savannah riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial housing at Port Wentworth Colored Village, river landmarks like Fort Jackson, and the footprint of the Ogeechee Canal.
  31. 1942 Map of Okatie
    1942 Map of Okatie
    1942 Okatie
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape of tidal marshes and strategic river landings. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through named sites like Grahamville, Old House, and the Civil War Entrenchment north of Ridgeland.
  34. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes into focus along the Wateree River as the region's rail and agricultural networks reached their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Boykin Mill, Friends Neck Ch, and the grounds of the Sand Hill Experimental Station.
  37. 1942 Map of Nixonville
    1942 Map of Nixonville
    1942 Nixonville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina was a landscape of river landings and remote wetlands in the late thirties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Hickory Grove Sch, Mt Calvary Ch, and Reeves Log along the Waccamaw River.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1942 Map of Rockingham, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Rockingham, 1944 Print
    1942 Rockingham
    1944 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands come alive in this wartime survey of the Pee Dee River valley. Researchers can trace historic mill sites like Burnt Factory Pond or locate family landmarks such as Roberdell and Old Sneedsboro.
  43. 1942 Map of Cedar Creek, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Cedar Creek, 1962 Print
    1942 Cedar Creek
    1962 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains of Georgetown and Berkeley counties are documented here in the early 1940s, showcasing a landscape of dense swamps and scattered landings. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life in Lambert or explore the riverfront at Price Landing and Trinity Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1942 Map of Cape Romain, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Cape Romain, 1962 Print
    1942 Cape Romain
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast near the Santee Delta is shown here in the early 1940s, capturing a pristine network of barrier islands and salt marshes. Maritime researchers can trace the historic Intracoastal Waterway and locate landmarks like Lighthouse Island and Deepwater Point.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1942 Map of Mc Clellanville, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Mc Clellanville, 1962 Print
    1942 Mc Clellanville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry during the early war years is captured here through the intricate marshes and waterways of the McClellanville coast. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Lincoln Sch, Rhems Ch, and the outlying Moores Corner settlement.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1942 Map of Santee Point, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Santee Point, 1962 Print
    1942 Santee Point
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Georgetown County coastline at the start of the 1940s reveals a wild marshland landscape dominated by Winyah Bay and its ocean entrance. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the grounds of Cat Island Plantation and the historic Quarantine station.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1942 Map of North Island, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of North Island, 1962 Print
    1942 North Island
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Georgetown coast during the early 1940s is a world of sprawling rice plantations and tidal estuaries. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Bellefield Plantation, find the landing at Clambank, or navigate the winding reaches of Old Man Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1942 Map of Honey Hill, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Honey Hill, 1962 Print
    1942 Honey Hill
    1962 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County was still largely defined by its river-and-swamp geography during the early 1940s. Local researchers can trace old crossroads like Honey Hill and Charley Bridges, or locate river access points including Pleasant Hill Landing and Pitch Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1942 Map of Magnolia Beach, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Magnolia Beach, 1962 Print
    1942 Magnolia Beach
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Georgetown County coast in the early 1940s shows a landscape of tidal creeks and rising beach communities. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Georgieville, Annieville, and the historic barrier of Pawleys Island.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1942 Map of Waverly Mills, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Waverly Mills, 1962 Print
    1942 Waverly Mills
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Waccamaw and Pee Dee rivers meet in this wartime survey, showing a landscape of riverfront estates and early coastal settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Arundel Plantation, locate All Saints Ch, and see Marysville before the era of modern development.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1943 Map of Pages Mill
    1943 Map of Pages Mill
    1943 Pages Mill
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by the Lumber River and the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural landmarks like Oliver Cross Roads, Tabernacle Ch, and White Pond Ch & Sch.
  70. 1943 Map of Pineland
    1943 Map of Pineland
    1943 Pineland
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina settlements between Hampton and Jasper counties are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Highsmith Sawmill, Pineland Club, and Nixville Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1943 Map of Little River
    1943 Map of Little River
    1943 Little River
    1943 Print · USGS
    The coastal border between Horry County and Brunswick County is captured here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of tidal marshes and barrier islands. Researchers can trace the early layout of Little River and find landmarks like The Battery, Goat Island, and Futch Beach.
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