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Old Maps of Johns Island, South Carolina

Explore 66 old maps of Johns Island, spanning from 1918 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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Johns Island, SC maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Map of Kiawah Island
    1918 Kiawah Island
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina remains a wilderness of woods and brush during the Great War era. Researchers can trace the early layout of Kiawah Island, identifying landmarks like Avenue Road, Eagle Point, and the eastern tip at Sandy Point.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Johns Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of riverfront estates and military remnants. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named stops and rural institutions like Drayton Hall, St Andrews School No 10, and the Bula Mines.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1943 Map of Kiawah Island
    1943 Map of Kiawah Island
    1943 Kiawah Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Kiawah Island and the South Carolina coast appear here during the mid-forties, showing the landscape as a quiet expanse of tidal marshes and beaches. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Kiawah River and identify landmarks like Cinder Point and Sandy Point.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Ravenels
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina just before the war's end reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and deep-rooted settlements. Trace the footprints of the past at Old Dorchester, locate family homesteads near Poppenheim Crossing, or find long-vanished industry at the Bula Mines.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 1948 Map of Johns Island
    1948 Map of Johns Island
    1948 Johns Island
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Ashley and Stono River corridors appear here during the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic estates and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early communities like Eightmile House, Drayton, and Bull Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 1958 Map of Johns Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Johns Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Johns Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry landscape west of Charleston comes to life in the late fifties, showing a mix of historic river estates and postwar growth. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Drayton Hall, Fort Bull, and the Stono Sta rail stop.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 1959 Map of Kiawah Island, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Kiawah Island, 1960 Print
    1959 Kiawah Island
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina remains largely untouched in the late fifties, prior to the island's modern development. Trace the original footprints of Kiawah Island Drive and the natural winding paths of Cinder Creek and the Kiawah River.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 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.
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 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
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