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Old Maps of Beaufort, South Carolina for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 53 historic maps of Beaufort. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Beaufort's past.

Beaufort, SC maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  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. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1956 Map of Frogmore, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Frogmore, 1957 Print
    1956 Frogmore
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Beaufort County in the mid-fifties is a labyrinth of tidal marsh and island life. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous landmarks like Penn Community Services, Brick Ch, and the Scottsville Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Parris Island, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Parris Island, 1957 Print
    1956 Parris Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry landscape of the mid-fifties is captured here, centering on the military operations of Parris Island and the neighboring islands. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Marine Recruit Depot alongside coastal landmarks like Fort Fremont and the Elliot Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    1957 Savannah
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry and Georgia coastal plain are shown here in the late fifties, prior to modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Central of Georgia lines and the Ogeechee River wetlands.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Beaufort, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Beaufort, 1960 Print
    1958 Beaufort
    1960 Print · USGS
    Port Royal Island and Beaufort are shown during a period of significant military and maritime activity in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Rose Hill Cem and Hazel Farm, or locate the Ruins (Fort Frederick) along the Beaufort River.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Fort Fremont
    1959 Map of Fort Fremont
    1959 Fort Fremont
    1959 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Sea Islands are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, emphasizing the deep connection between the tides and local settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines to Beaufort Sta, locate the grounds of Ft Fremont, and explore the layout of Parris Island.
  43. 1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Savannah
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry are captured in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate web of islands and tidal rivers before modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Atlantic Coast Line or locate sites like Parris Island, Beaufort, and the Tybee Lighthouse.
  46. 1961 Map of Savannah
    1961 Map of Savannah
    1961 Savannah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this mid-century survey of coastal marshes, barrier islands, and river networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line RR, locate family sites near Isle of Hope, or study the grounds of Fort Stewart Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1962 Map of Laurel Bay, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Laurel Bay, 1964 Print
    1962 Laurel Bay
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Beaufort County is captured in the early sixties as a mix of traditional river life and expanding military infrastructure. Researchers can trace family sites like Salvesbarg Cem, old school locations such as Broad River Sch, and the layout of Laurel Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1978 Map of Beaufort
    1978 Map of Beaufort
    1978 Beaufort
    1978 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina and Georgia come to life in this detailed bathymetric study from the late seventies, featuring the intricate Sea Islands and the Savannah River mouth. Researchers can trace military history at Parris Island or locate inland settlements like Switzerland and Old Sheldon.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1986 Map of Walterboro
    1986 Map of Walterboro
    1986 Walterboro
    1986 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry in the mid-eighties remains a world of expansive wetlands and historic river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities and landmarks of Colleton and Charleston counties, from the Baptist Church at Adams Run to the coastal reaches of Edisto Beach State Park.
  58. 1988 Map of Dale
    1988 Map of Dale
    1988 Dale
    1988 Print · USGS
    Coastal Beaufort County in the late eighties is defined by the labyrinthine waterways and islands between the Combahee and Coosaw rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old RR Grade and find early sites at Dale, Lobeco, and Keans Neck.
  61. 1988 Map of Sheldon
    1988 Map of Sheldon
    1988 Sheldon
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Beaufort and Jasper County border in the late eighties is a mosaic of tidal rivers and historic necks. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate shorelines of Scotts Neck and Seabrook Island, or locate inland points like Sheldon and Gardens Corner.
  64. 1990 Map of Walterboro
    1990 Map of Walterboro
    1990 Walterboro
    1990 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina and its dense river networks are documented here in the early nineties as the Charleston suburbs expanded westward. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Clubhouse Crossroads, the site of Givhans Ferry, and several Strip Mines north of the Stono River.
  67. 1998 Map of Beaufort, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of Beaufort, 1999 Print
    1998 Beaufort
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Beaufort riverfront and surrounding Sea Islands come to life in this detailed late-century survey of the South Carolina coast. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Beaufort National Cemetery and locate historical landmarks like the Ruins (Fort Frederick) and Mather Sch.
  70. 2011 Map of Dale, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dale, 2011 Print
    2011 Dale
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Chisolms, Briars, and other nearby areas
  73. 2011 Map of Frogmore, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Frogmore, 2011 Print
    2011 Frogmore
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaufort, including Ashdale, Wilkins, and other nearby areas
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