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1940s Maps of Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Explore 7 historic maps of Kiawah Island from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Kiawah Island's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Kiawah Island's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Kiawah Island, SC maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  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. 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.
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