1920s Maps of Charleston County, South Carolina

Explore 3 historic maps of Charleston County from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 Charleston County's landscape evolved across the 1920s, 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 1920s, 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 Charleston County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.


Charleston County, SC maps

(3)
  1. 1920 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1920 Map of St. Helena Sound
    1920 St. Helena Sound
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a labyrinth of marsh and sea islands before the era of modern bridges. Researchers can trace the shifting shoals and original shorelines of Hunting Island, Edisto Island, and St. Helena Island.

  2. 1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Ravenels
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Ashley River and its surrounding swamps were the heart of this Lowcountry landscape just after the First World War. Researchers can trace the footprints of Old Dorchester, the operations at Bula Mines, and the unique Tyler Tea Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Map of Summerville
    1920 Summerville
    1920 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of deep cypress basins and burgeoning rail-side towns. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Appii Church, Whitesville School, and the Clemson Coast Experiment Station.
    3 unique versions available

End of results
Showing maps 1-3 of 3

Top cities of Charleston County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Charleston County?
  • What is the oldest map of Charleston County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Charleston County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Charleston County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Charleston County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Charleston County?
  • Where are historical maps of Charleston County sourced from?