1960s Maps of Charleston County, South Carolina

Explore 14 historic maps of Charleston County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Charleston County, SC maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1960 Map of Bennetts Point, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Bennetts Point, 1964 Print
    1960 Bennetts Point
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry is captured in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of the Ashepoo and Edisto rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal settlements like Bennetts Point, locate the Bennetts Point Sch, and explore the marshes of Jehossee Island.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Ravenel, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Ravenel, 1964 Print
    1960 Ravenel
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina's Lowcountry is captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and tidal swamps. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Miley Hill Sch, St Pauls Ch Cem, and the crossing at Rantowles.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Fenwick, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Fenwick, 1964 Print
    1960 Fenwick
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Charleston and Colleton county line follows the winding Edisto River in this early 1960s survey of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Willtown Bluff, Airy Hall, and several rural churches like Shiloh Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1960 Map of Wadmalaw Island, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Wadmalaw Island, 1964 Print
    1960 Wadmalaw Island
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina in the early sixties reveals a landscape of tidal islands and rail-connected settlements before modern development. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Wadmalaw Sch, St Marys Ch, and Chaplin Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Adams Run, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Adams Run, 1964 Print
    1960 Adams Run
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry is captured here in the early sixties, showing a tidal landscape of river junctions and rural hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous landmarks like Prices Cem, Baptist Hill, and St Pauls Sch & Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Rockville, 1964 Print
    1960 Map of Rockville, 1964 Print
    1960 Rockville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry remains a world of winding tidal creeks and quiet island settlements during the early 1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Rockville and Rockland or locate St Johns Ch and the coastal landmarks of Seabrook Island.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Edisto Island, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Edisto Island, 1965 Print
    1960 Edisto Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    Edisto Island and the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry are captured in the early sixties, showing a landscape shaped by tidal creeks and coastal tradition. Genealogists can locate community anchors like Greater Calvary Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and the settlement at Freedman.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Augusta
    1961 Map of Augusta
    1961 Augusta
    1961 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry and CSRA appear here in the early sixties, during a period of massive military and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the development of the Savannah River Plant or locate legacy landmarks like Nelson Ferry and Magnolia Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1962 Map of Augusta
    1962 Map of Augusta
    1962 Augusta
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina and Georgia borderlands are seen here in the early sixties, showing the rise of the Savannah River Plant and the expansion of Fort Jackson. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Southern Railway and find landmarks such as St. Pauls Church or the Santee Canal.

  12. 1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Map of Georgetown
    1967 Georgetown
    1967 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry and Grand Strand meet in the late sixties, showcasing a coastal landscape transitioning from river-based industry to seaside tourism. Researchers can trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Georgetown or locate historical sites like Fort Fisher and Murrells Inlet.

  13. 1968 Map of James Island
    1968 Map of James Island
    1968 James Island
    1968 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry in the late sixties shows a transition between its historic coastal defenses and modern expansion. Trace the harbor landscape from Charleston to the barrier islands, finding landmarks like Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and Carolina Skyways.

  14. 1969 Map of James Island, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of James Island, 1971 Print
    1969 James Island
    1971 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast and Charleston Harbor are documented here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by naval history and barrier island growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Scanlonville, Folly Beach, and the historic Ft Moultrie.
    2 unique versions available

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