1940s Maps of Charleston, South Carolina

1. 1940 Map of Melgrove

   

   1940 Melgrove

   1940 Print · USGS

   The South Carolina lowcountry near Charleston appears here just before the mid-century industrial boom. Researchers can locate community anchors like St Johns Ch, the No 6 School, and the rail stop at Inness Sta along the SOUTHERN line.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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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34. 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.

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