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Old Maps of Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Explore 27 old maps of Isle of Palms, spanning from 1919 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Isle of Palms, 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
  4. 1919 Map of Capers Island
    1919 Map of Capers Island
    1919 Capers Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    The barrier islands of Charleston County are shown in fine detail in the years following the Great War. You can trace early 20th-century shorelines and tidal paths through Copahee Sound and locate landmarks like Videl Landing and Alligator Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1919 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1919 Map of Fort Moultrie
    1919 Fort Moultrie
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Charleston coast at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of strategic coastal fortifications and early island settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the layouts of Moultrieville, Mt Pleasant, and the grounds of Fort Moultrie.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Capers Island
    1943 Map of Capers Island
    1943 Capers Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast near Charleston appears in high detail during the early 1940s, highlighting the undeveloped barrier islands and complex marsh systems. Maritime researchers can trace historic water passages like Capers Inlet, Price Inlet, and the tidal reaches of the Morgan River.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1959 Map of Fort Moultrie, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Fort Moultrie, 1960 Print
    1959 Fort Moultrie
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Charleston coast comes into focus during the late fifties, showing the established waterfront communities and defensive landmarks of the harbor. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Christ Church, the Confederate Cem, and Fort Moultrie.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Capers Inlet, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Capers Inlet, 1960 Print
    1959 Capers Inlet
    1960 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry coastline appears in its mid-century state, documenting the barrier islands and tidal reaches of Charleston County. Trace the historical shoreline and navigation channels through Copahee Sound, Dewees Inlet, and the Intracoastal Waterway.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 2011 Map of Capers Inlet, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Capers Inlet, 2011 Print
    2011 Capers Inlet
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Whitehall Terrace, Wild Dunes, and other nearby areas
  40. 2011 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2011 Print
    2011 Fort Moultrie
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
  43. 2011 Map of James Island OE E, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of James Island OE E, 2011 Print
    2011 James Island OE E
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas
  46. 2014 Map of Capers Inlet, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Capers Inlet, 2014 Print
    2014 Capers Inlet
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Whitehall Terrace, Wild Dunes, and other nearby areas
  49. 2014 Map of James Island OE E, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of James Island OE E, 2014 Print
    2014 James Island OE E
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas
  52. 2014 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2014 Print
    2014 Fort Moultrie
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Capers Inlet, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Capers Inlet, 2017 Print
    2017 Capers Inlet
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Whitehall Terrace, Wild Dunes, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2017 Print
    2017 Fort Moultrie
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of James Island OE E, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of James Island OE E, 2017 Print
    2017 James Island OE E
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas
  64. 2020 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Fort Moultrie, 2020 Print
    2020 Fort Moultrie
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and other nearby areas
  67. 2020 Map of Capers Inlet, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Capers Inlet, 2020 Print
    2020 Capers Inlet
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Whitehall Terrace, Wild Dunes, and other nearby areas
  70. 2020 Map of James Island OE E, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of James Island OE E, 2020 Print
    2020 James Island OE E
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Isle of Palms, including Charleston, Folly Beach, and other nearby areas
  73. 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.
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