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1980s Maps of South Carolina

Explore 169 historic maps of South Carolina from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, 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.
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Start exploring South Carolina's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

South Carolina maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Pinewood
    1980 Map of Pinewood
    1980 Pinewood
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain agriculture and wetlands define the Sumter and Clarendon county border in the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side communities like Pinewood and Rimini or locate rural landmarks such as St Peters Ch and Elliott Millpond.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1980 Map of Cottageville
    1980 Map of Cottageville
    1980 Cottageville
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry landscape of the 1970s is captured here as the Edisto River winds past historical landings and the settlement of Cottageville. Researchers can trace family history through numerous sites like Church Hill Cem, Macedonia Ch, and the Sullivans Ferry crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1980 Map of Saint Paul
    1980 Map of Saint Paul
    1980 Saint Paul
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Santee River basin is shown here in the early eighties as a hub of conservation and rural heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Phillips Ch, the Liberty Hill Sch, and the ancient Indian Mound near Cantey Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1980 Map of Jordan
    1980 Map of Jordan
    1980 Jordan
    1980 Print · USGS
    Clarendon County in the early eighties shows a landscape of rural crossroads and growing lakeside recreation along the Santee. Genealogists and historians can locate several country churches like St Matthews Ch and trace the Old RR Grade near Jordan.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1980 Map of Limehouse
    1980 Map of Limehouse
    1980 Limehouse
    1980 Print · USGS
    Jasper County tidelands and the edges of the Savannah riverfront appear here in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace local roots through sites like Chisolm Cem, Jonesville Ch, and the landings at Cook Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1980 Map of Manning
    1980 Map of Manning
    1980 Manning
    1980 Print · USGS
    Clarendon County's lowcountry landscape is frozen in time during the late twentieth century as the city of Manning expands near Ox Swamp. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Alcolu, Baggette Crossroads, and Emmanuel Ch.
  19. 1980 Map of Port Wentworth
    1980 Map of Port Wentworth
    1980 Port Wentworth
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia in the late seventies is captured here at the intersection of heavy industry and wilderness. Trace the rail lines of the Central of Georgia or find family landmarks like Mt Marriah Ch and Cherokee Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1980 Map of Clark Hill Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Clark Hill Lake, 1981 Print
    1980 Clark Hill Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina borderlands in the early eighties were defined by the expansive Clark Hill Lake and the winding Savannah River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Georgia Railroad, find the De La Howe State School, and locate rural centers like Tignall and Appling.
  25. 1981 Map of Savannah, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Savannah, 1982 Print
    1981 Savannah
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina borderlands are captured here in the early eighties, showing the region's complex network of riverine islands and military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Central of Georgia and explore sites like Fort Stewart Military Reservation and Garden City.
  28. 1981 Map of Toccoa, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Toccoa, 1982 Print
    1981 Toccoa
    1982 Print · USGS
    The tri-state mountain region where Georgia meets the Carolinas is shown here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named locations and settlements from Dahlonega to Tallulah Falls, along with the Southern rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1981 Map of Sylvania, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Sylvania, 1982 Print
    1981 Sylvania
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina borderlands appear in the early 1980s, centered on the river-fed swamps and railroad towns between Sylvania and Estill. Trace family roots and vanished infrastructure along the Central of Georgia line or near Magnolia Springs State Park.
  34. 1982 Map of Williams
    1982 Map of Williams
    1982 Williams
    1982 Print · USGS
    Colleton County in the early eighties remains a rural landscape defined by small crossroads settlements and slow-moving water. Trace the family lands and local paths connecting Smoaks, Williams, and Ruffin along the banks of Buckhead Creek.
  37. 1982 Map of Orangeburg South
    1982 Map of Orangeburg South
    1982 Orangeburg South
    1982 Print · USGS
    The city of Orangeburg and its southern reaches come into focus in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by education and rail. Researchers can trace the grounds of Claflin College, locate family sites at Sunnyside Cem, or follow the path of the Southern railroad down to Rowesville.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1982 Map of Branchville South, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Branchville South, 1983 Print
    1982 Branchville South
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Edisto River lowlands were still defined by traditional river crossings and rural church communities in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mc Alhany Cem and the river-crossing at Sandy Island Bridge near Branchville.
  43. 1982 Map of Felderville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Felderville, 1983 Print
    1982 Felderville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Orangeburg and Calhoun counties in the early eighties are mapped here as a network of rural settlements and extensive wetlands. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Dantzler Sch, Bochette Cem, and the crossroads at Felderville.
  46. 1982 Map of Branchville North, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Branchville North, 1983 Print
    1982 Branchville North
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural stretches of Orangeburg County are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the railroad corridor between Rowesville and Branchville. Genealogists can locate several family and church landmarks like Peter Bowman Cem, Byrd Cem, and Cattle Creek Ch.
  49. 1982 Map of Tony Hill Bay, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Tony Hill Bay, 1983 Print
    1982 Tony Hill Bay
    1983 Print · USGS
    Bamberg and Colleton Counties are captured in the early eighties as a landscape of rural congregations and distinct Carolina bays. Researchers can trace family roots at Prospect Cem and locate numerous local landmarks like Hunters Chapel and Woodlawn Ch.
  52. 1982 Map of St. George SW, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of St. George SW, 1983 Print
    1982 St. George SW
    1983 Print · USGS
    Colleton and Dorchester counties are captured here in the early 1980s as the river-and-rail economy defined the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Spell Cem, Springtown, and the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad.
  55. 1982 Map of Olar, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Olar, 1983 Print
    1982 Olar
    1983 Print · USGS
    The town of Olar and its rural surroundings are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by the Seaboard Coast Line. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sweet Branch Ch, Starr Cem, and the small settlement of Govan.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1982 Map of Grover, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Grover, 1983 Print
    1982 Grover
    1983 Print · USGS
    Dorchester and Colleton counties are captured in the early eighties as the river-bound communities maintained their rural character. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Utsey Cem, St Lukes Ch, and the crossing at Stokes Bridge.
  61. 1982 Map of Clear Pond, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Clear Pond, 1983 Print
    1982 Clear Pond
    1983 Print · USGS
    Bamberg County’s riverine landscape is captured in the early eighties as a complex network of swamps and rural community hubs. Researchers can trace family ties and local history through landmarks like Andrew Jackson Academy, Union Ch, and Mitchell Cem.
  64. 1982 Map of Sycamore, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Sycamore, 1983 Print
    1982 Sycamore
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural Lowcountry comes into focus in the early 1980s where the Salkehatchie River separates several South Carolina counties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side communities like Ulmer and Sycamore or find remote landmarks such as Tutens Millpond and Mizpah Ch.
  67. 1982 Map of Reevesville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Reevesville, 1983 Print
    1982 Reevesville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Reevesville and the surrounding rural communities of Dorchester County are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including Magnolia Cemetery, Sugar Hill, and the tracks of the SOUTHERN railroad.
  70. 1982 Map of Indian Camp Branch, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Indian Camp Branch, 1983 Print
    1982 Indian Camp Branch
    1983 Print · USGS
    The swampy lowlands of the Calhoun and Orangeburg county line come into focus during the early 1980s. Local researchers can locate rural landmarks such as Oaks Crossroads, Brookland Boys Home, and the Pineville Cem amidst the waters of Four Holes Swamp.
  73. 1982 Map of Lodge, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lodge, 1983 Print
    1982 Lodge
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural Lowcountry of Colleton and Bamberg counties is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the village of Lodge. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Goodwin Cem, the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, and Little Swamp Ch.
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