1900s (20th Century) Maps of Port Royal, Hilton Head Island

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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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13. 1956 Map of Hilton Head, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Hilton Head

    1957 Print · USGS

    Hilton Head Island is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a quiet maritime landscape before its transition into a major resort destination. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Drayton Cem or explore sites of local heritage including First African Ch and Fort Walker Ruin.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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