Historical Maps of Charleston County, South Carolina

What stories do these 97 old maps tell about Charleston County's past? From 1918 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Charleston County's history through maps:

  • Trace Charleston County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Charleston County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Charleston County, SC maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Kiawah Island
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Kiawah Island, Johns Island, and other nearby areas

  2. 1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Map of Cottageville
    1918 Cottageville
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Hollywood, Ravenel, and other nearby areas

  3. 1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Ladson
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including North Charleston, Summerville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Johns Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, North Charleston, and other nearby areas

  5. 1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Map of Summerville
    1919 Summerville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Summerville, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas

  6. 1919 Map of Edisto Island
    1919 Map of Edisto Island
    1919 Edisto Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Hollywood, Meggett, and other nearby areas

  7. 1919 Map of The Jetties
    1919 Map of The Jetties
    1919 The Jetties
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, Isle of Palms, and other nearby areas

  8. 1919 Map of Capers Island
    1919 Map of Capers Island
    1919 Capers Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes, and other nearby areas

  9. 1919 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, Hollywood, and other nearby areas

  10. 1919 Map of Wando
    1919 Map of Wando
    1919 Wando
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas

  11. 1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Melgrove
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, North Charleston, and other nearby areas

  12. 1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Charleston
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, North Charleston, and other nearby areas

  13. 1919 Map of James Island
    1919 Map of James Island
    1919 James Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas

  14. 1919 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1919 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1919 Fort Moultrie
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas

  15. 1919 Map of Bulls Island
    1919 Map of Bulls Island
    1919 Bulls Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Awendaw, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 1919 Map of Sewee Bay
    1919 Map of Sewee Bay
    1919 Sewee Bay
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Mount Pleasant, Awendaw, and other nearby areas

  17. 1919 Map of Legareville
    1919 Map of Legareville
    1919 Legareville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas

  18. 1920 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1920 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1920 St. Helena Sound
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Edisto Beach, Cedar Reef Villas, and other nearby areas

  19. 1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Ravenels
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, North Charleston, and other nearby areas

  20. 1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Summerville
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Summerville, Goose Creek, and other nearby areas

  21. 1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Melgrove
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Charleston, North Charleston, and other nearby areas

  22. 1942 Map of Cape Romain, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Cape Romain, 1962 Print
    1942 Cape Romain
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Georgetown County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 1942 Map of Mc Clellanville, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Mc Clellanville, 1962 Print
    1942 Mc Clellanville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including McClellanville, Moores Corner, and other nearby areas

  24. 1942 Map of Honey Hill, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Honey Hill, 1962 Print
    1942 Honey Hill
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Thompson Corner, Pleasant Hill Landing, and other nearby areas

  25. 1943 Map of Capers Island
    1943 Map of Capers Island
    1943 Capers Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston County, including Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes, and other nearby areas

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