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1940s Maps of Berkeley County, South Carolina

Explore 27 historic maps of Berkeley 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 Berkeley County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Berkeley County, SC maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1943 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1943 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1943 Fort Moultrie
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Charleston coast at the height of the war reveals a landscape of tactical significance and growing seaside communities. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Porchers Bluff or locate the Atlanticville P O and Sevenmile Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Chicora
    1943 Map of Chicora
    1943 Chicora
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santee River lowlands are captured here in the early 1940s, just as modern water management began to reshape the region. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like the Francis Marion Tomb, Eadytown, and the Oakland Club.
  16. 1943 Map of Wando
    1943 Map of Wando
    1943 Wando
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry river system near Wando and Cainhoy is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the intricate tidal creeks and rural landings of the era. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Philips Sch, and the winding Lumber Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Sewee Bay
    1943 Map of Sewee Bay
    1943 Sewee Bay
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Charleston County coastline in the early 1940s reveals a quiet landscape of rural schools and tidal marshes before the onset of modern coastal development. Local historians can trace the positions of Twelvemile Sch and Eighteenmile Sch or explore the waterfronts of Woodville and Andersonville.
  22. 1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Ladson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Berkeley and Dorchester counties come into focus during the early war years, revealing a landscape of historic river estates and new military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Windsor Hill and Ararat, or locate local landmarks like Goose Creek Ch and Magnolia Gardens.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Ridgeville
    1943 Map of Ridgeville
    1943 Ridgeville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County and its neighbors are shown here during the early years of the Second World War as the rail-and-timber landscape remained deeply rural. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural education hubs like Mudville Sch, Rehoboth Sch, and the Cypress Swamp Camp Meeting Grounds.
  28. 1943 Map of Eutawville, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Eutawville, 1944 Print
    1943 Eutawville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina during the mid-forties shows a landscape of historic battlefields and newly formed reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family church and school sites like Gerizim Ch and Stutz Sch or locate the Eutaw Battle Monument.
  31. 1943 Map of Shulerville, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Shulerville, 1962 Print
    1943 Shulerville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County was a landscape of deep wetlands and isolated crossroads in the years following the Great Depression. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Windom Corner and Farewell Corner or locate rural congregations at Bethany Ch and Newhope Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1943 Map of Jamestown, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Jamestown, 1962 Print
    1943 Jamestown
    1962 Print · USGS
    Berkeley and Williamsburg counties are shown here during the early 1940s as the rail-and-river economy shifted toward modern transit. Genealogists can trace family settlements at Beufordtown, Gumville, and Palmerville, or locate the site of Lanes Ferry (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1943 Map of Santee, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Santee, 1962 Print
    1943 Santee
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Santee River delta was a landscape of historic estates and vast wetlands in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Hampton Plantation, Fairfield Plantation, and local landmarks like St James Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1943 Map of Ocean Bay, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Ocean Bay, 1962 Print
    1943 Ocean Bay
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina during the war years shows a landscape of dense wetlands and forest industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past the Halfway Creek Sch and the Ocean Grove Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1943 Map of Bonneau, 1964 Print
    1943 Map of Bonneau, 1964 Print
    1943 Bonneau
    1964 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of timber-driven growth and newly formed shorelines. Researchers can trace the Santee River Logging RR through the swamp or locate family sites like Gravel Hill Cem and St Stephens.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Ravenels
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina just before the war's end reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and deep-rooted settlements. Trace the footprints of the past at Old Dorchester, locate family homesteads near Poppenheim Crossing, or find long-vanished industry at the Bula Mines.
  49. 1944 Map of Manning
    1944 Map of Manning
    1944 Manning
    1944 Print · USGS
    Clarendon County in the mid-1940s centers on the rail hub of Manning and the winding reaches of the Pocotaligo Swamp. Researchers can trace rural family sites near Wilson Mill Sch, Green Savanna Sch, and Brewington Ch.
  52. 1944 Map of Summerville
    1944 Map of Summerville
    1944 Summerville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry near the end of World War II is documented here, showing the rural landscapes of Dorchester and Berkeley counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Black Tom Sch, St Johns Ch, and Lincolnville.
  55. 1946 Map of Kingstree
    1946 Map of Kingstree
    1946 Kingstree
    1946 Print · USGS
    Williamsburg County just after the war shows a landscape of riverine settlements and vital rail lines centered on Kingstree. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural congregations and schoolhouses, from Dickey Chapel and Lane Chapel to the Central Sch near Salters Depot.
  58. 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.
  61. 1948 Map of James Island
    1948 Map of James Island
    1948 James Island
    1948 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast around the harbor city appeared in this postwar period as a network of naval defenses and established sea island communities. Trace the roads and waterways connecting Charleston to Fort Sumter, Mt Pleasant, and the Isle of Palms.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Charleston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Charleston’s peninsula and harbor are shown at their mid-century industrial peak, from the historic city core to the sprawling naval works. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Fourmile House, find the Horse Pond P O, or locate harbor defenses at Castle Pinckney.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1948 Map of Cordesville, 1968 Print
    1948 Map of Cordesville, 1968 Print
    1948 Cordesville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County at the dawn of the postwar era shows a landscape transformed by the new Pinopolis Dam and the rising Lake Moultrie. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities through landmarks like Old Cordesville, the Berkeley Training Sch, and Biggin Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1948 Map of Bethera, 1974 Print
    1948 Map of Bethera, 1974 Print
    1948 Bethera
    1974 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County was a landscape of managed timber and historic homesteads in the late 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail sidings of the Seaboard Air Line and find old family sites at Limerick and Kensington.
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