1940s Maps of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Explore 5 historic maps of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant'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 Mount Pleasant's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Mount Pleasant, SC maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1943 Map of Wando
    1943 Map of Wando
    1943 Wando
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry river system near Wando and Cainhoy is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the intricate tidal creeks and rural landings of the era. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Philips Sch, and the winding Lumber Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Sewee Bay
    1943 Map of Sewee Bay
    1943 Sewee Bay
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Charleston County coastline in the early 1940s reveals a quiet landscape of rural schools and tidal marshes before the onset of modern coastal development. Local historians can trace the positions of Twelvemile Sch and Eighteenmile Sch or explore the waterfronts of Woodville and Andersonville.

  4. 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

  5. 1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Charleston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Charleston’s peninsula and harbor are shown at their mid-century industrial peak, from the historic city core to the sprawling naval works. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Fourmile House, find the Horse Pond P O, or locate harbor defenses at Castle Pinckney.
    2 unique versions available

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