Old Maps of Folly Beach, South Carolina for Metal Detecting

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Folly Beach, SC maps

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  1. 1919 Map of The Jetties
    1919 Map of The Jetties
    1919 The Jetties
    1919 Print · USGS
    Coastal Charleston and the harbor entrance appear in this military-led survey from the era following the First World War. Maritime historians can trace the engineering of the North Jetty and South Jetty alongside the northern reaches of Morris Island.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Wadmelaw Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina is mapped here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of sea island plantations and tidal waterways. Researchers can locate remote settlements like Rockville and Legareville, as well as rural landmarks like Crate Mill and St Johns Church.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1919 Map of James Island
    1919 Map of James Island
    1919 James Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    The marshlands and small coastal communities of James Island are documented here at the end of the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and roads through Centerville, find the Payne Chapel, and locate maritime landmarks like the Charleston LH.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1919 Map of Legareville
    1919 Map of Legareville
    1919 Legareville
    1919 Print · USGS
    Coastal Charleston County comes to life in the years following the Great War, showing the intricate salt marshes and islands before modern development. Genealogists can locate family homes and community centers like Legareville, Sandhill School, and Mt Zion Church.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Legareville
    1943 Map of Legareville
    1943 Legareville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry islands are captured here during the 1940s, showing a world of tidal creeks and rural island life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Legareville, Miller Hill, and local landmarks like Sandhill School and Zion Church.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of James Island
    1943 Map of James Island
    1943 James Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina comes alive in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of tidal marshes and early island settlements. Trace family roots and maritime history through Secessionville, Payne Chapel, and the Morris Island Coast Guard Station.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1944 Map of Wadmelaw Island
    1944 Wadmelaw Island
    1944 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry islands are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of tidal creeks and remote coastal settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Rockville, Legareville, and several country schools like Bogle School.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1957 Map of Savannah, 1967 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Legareville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Legareville, 1960 Print
    1959 Legareville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Johns Island and the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry are captured in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape of tidal creeks and church-centered communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Legareville, Fenwick Crossroads, and several schools including Haut Gap Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of James Island, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of James Island, 1960 Print
    1959 James Island
    1960 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshlands and barrier islands of the Charleston area are captured here during a period of mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Secessionville, Sol Legare Island, and the Loran Coast Guard Station.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 1986 Map of James Island
    1986 Map of James Island
    1986 James Island
    1986 Print · USGS
    Charleston and its surrounding sea islands are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a region defined by maritime heritage and rapid coastal expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace established neighborhoods like Scanlonville, landmarks such as Fort Sumter, and the era's infrastructure including the Grace Mem Br.

  19. 1986 Map of Walterboro
    1986 Map of Walterboro
    1986 Walterboro
    1986 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry in the mid-eighties remains a world of expansive wetlands and historic river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities and landmarks of Colleton and Charleston counties, from the Baptist Church at Adams Run to the coastal reaches of Edisto Beach State Park.

  20. 1990 Map of Walterboro
    1990 Map of Walterboro
    1990 Walterboro
    1990 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina and its dense river networks are documented here in the early nineties as the Charleston suburbs expanded westward. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Clubhouse Crossroads, the site of Givhans Ferry, and several Strip Mines north of the Stono River.

  21. 1990 Map of James Island
    1990 Map of James Island
    1990 James Island
    1990 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina in the early nineties reveals a landscape where historic harbor defenses and naval installations meet expanding suburban reaches. Trace the evolution of waterfront communities from Folly Beach to Mount Pleasant, and locate maritime landmarks like the USS Yorktown State Park or the Lighthouse on Morris Island.

  22. 2024 Map of Kiawah Island OE E, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kiawah Island OE E, 2024 Print
    2024 Kiawah Island OE E
    2024 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast near Charleston is captured here in the mid-2020s, focusing on the maritime gateway where the ocean meets the land. Trace the shifting shoreline of Kiawah Island and the critical waters of Stono Inlet and Sandy Point.

  23. 2024 Map of James Island OE E, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of James Island OE E, 2024 Print
    2024 James Island OE E
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of the South Carolina coast is captured in the mid-2020s, focusing on the strategic entrance to the harbor. Maritime researchers and historians can trace the current shoreline of Morris Island and the specific geography of Cummings Point.

  24. 2024 Map of Legareville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Legareville, 2024 Print
    2024 Legareville
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Charleston County comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing the evolving landscape of Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island. Genealogists and researchers can trace modern landmarks and neighborhoods from Legareville to Fenwick Crossroads and the Stono River shoreline.

  25. 2024 Map of James Island, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of James Island, 2024 Print
    2024 James Island
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry landscape of James Island appears here in high detail, showing the modern suburban and coastal reach of Charleston. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Holy Cross Cem, the historic settlement of Secessionville, and the developed shoreline of Folly Beach.

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