1950s Maps of Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Explore 4 historic maps of Kiawah Island from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Kiawah Island, SC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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