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1940s Maps of Beaufort County, South Carolina

Explore 11 historic maps of Beaufort County 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 Beaufort County'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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Beaufort County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Beaufort County, SC maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1943 Map of Hardeeville
    1943 Map of Hardeeville
    1943 Hardeeville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina and Georgia meet along the river in the 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by tidewater swamps and early rail corridors. Researchers can trace historic river access at Becks Ferry or locate the Indian Mound near Purrysburg.
  10. 1943 Map of Yemassee
    1943 Map of Yemassee
    1943 Yemassee
    1943 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry in the early 1940s is defined by its massive tidal rivers and the vital rail junctions at Yemassee. Genealogists and historians can trace old community lines near McPhersonville, Mt Nevo Ch, and the coastal reaches of Seabrook.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Green Pond
    1943 Map of Green Pond
    1943 Green Pond
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry river systems of South Carolina are captured here in the 1940s as they wind toward the Atlantic. Genealogists and historians can trace old community ties at First African Ch or locate the Old Fort and rail stops at Ashepoo Siding.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1944 Map of Fort Fremont
    1944 Map of Fort Fremont
    1944 Fort Fremont
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina during the Second World War shows a strategic shoreline defined by naval history and sea island life. Researchers can trace the layout of the Marine Barracks, locate family-named points like Sams Pt, or find the rail terminus at Port Royal.
  19. 1945 Map of Bluffton
    1945 Map of Bluffton
    1945 Bluffton
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Carolina Lowcountry and Georgia's sea islands appear here in the mid-forties, before modern bridges transformed the coast. Trace the early footprints of Bluffton and Spanish Wells, or locate maritime landmarks like Buckingham Ferry and the Oyster Packing Plant.
  22. 1945 Map of Hilton Head
    1945 Map of Hilton Head
    1945 Hilton Head
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina remains largely rural in the mid-1940s, showing the island long before its modern resort era. Genealogists can trace early community hubs like First Africian Ch, Oak Grove Ch, and the small settlement of Hilton Head.
  25. 1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Savannah
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and South Carolina are captured here in the mid-forties, showing the rail-and-river networks of the Lowcountry. Genealogists and researchers can trace old crossroads and river towns from Statesboro to Beaufort, alongside military sites like Camp Stewart and Parris Island.
  28. 1948 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1948 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1948 St. Helena Sound
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the intricate network of sea islands and tidal sounds before extensive modern development. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Hunting Island, locate the Tower marker, and study the remote marshlands of Otter Island and Fripps Island.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Savannah
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this post-war survey of the coast and its river-fed hinterlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central of Georgia RR and find established settlements such as Isle of Hope and Sylvania.
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