1940s Maps of Colleton County, South Carolina

1. 1943 Map of Olar

   

   1943 Olar

   1943 Print · USGS

   The rural Lowcountry around Olar and Ehrhardt appears here during the early 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by river swamps and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of sites like Kearse Chapel, Rizers Chapel, and Folk Sch.

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4. 1943 Map of Cottageville

   

   1943 Cottageville

   1943 Print · USGS

   The South Carolina Lowcountry in the early forties reveals a landscape of river landings and remote crossroads between the Edisto and the swamps. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and school sites like Rehoboth Sch or locate the old Sullivans Ferry crossing.

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7. 1943 Map of Edisto Island

   

   1943 Edisto Island

   1943 Print · USGS

   The South Carolina Lowcountry is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of tidal islands and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of Freedman Village, find old school sites like Seaside Sch, and locate the docks at Steamboat Landing.

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10. 1943 Map of Yemassee

    

    1943 Yemassee

    1943 Print · USGS

    The South Carolina Lowcountry in the early 1940s is defined by its massive tidal rivers and the vital rail junctions at Yemassee. Genealogists and historians can trace old community lines near McPhersonville, Mt Nevo Ch, and the coastal reaches of Seabrook.

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13. 1943 Map of Green Pond

    

    1943 Green Pond

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Lowcountry river systems of South Carolina are captured here in the 1940s as they wind toward the Atlantic. Genealogists and historians can trace old community ties at First African Ch or locate the Old Fort and rail stops at Ashepoo Siding.

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16. 1943 Map of Lodge

    

    1943 Lodge

    1943 Print · USGS

    The South Carolina Lowcountry is captured here in the early 1940s at the junction of four counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like H & B Junction, Hunters Chapel, and the Little Swamp Sch.

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19. 1943 Map of Orangeburg

    

    1943 Orangeburg

    1943 Print · USGS

    Coastal plain settlements and river forks define the South Carolina lowcountry during the early war years. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bochette Cem, Hunters Chapel Zion Ch, and unique sites like the Indian Field Camp Grounds.

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22. 1943 Map of Cummings

    

    1943 Cummings

    1943 Print · USGS

    Colleton County's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the Second World War, showing a network of rural school districts and crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of local landmarks like Hudsons Mill, Islandton, and Jerusalem Ch.

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25. 1943 Map of Walterboro

    

    1943 Walterboro

    1943 Print · USGS

    South Carolina’s coastal plain is captured here in the mid-1940s, centered on the growing hub of Walterboro. Genealogists and historians can trace old family footprints through dozens of rural sites like Catholic Hill, Liveoak Cemetery, and Mashawville Sch.

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28. 1943 Map of Ridgeville

    

    1943 Ridgeville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Dorchester County and its neighbors are shown here during the early years of the Second World War as the rail-and-timber landscape remained deeply rural. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural education hubs like Mudville Sch, Rehoboth Sch, and the Cypress Swamp Camp Meeting Grounds.

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31. 1944 Map of Varnville

    

    1944 Varnville

    1944 Print · USGS

    Hampton County was a bustling corridor of rail lines and rural community centers in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like Rock Hill Ch, Millville Sch, and the junction at Fairfax.

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34. 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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37. 1944 Map of Fort Fremont

    

    1944 Fort Fremont

    1944 Print · USGS

    Coastal South Carolina during the Second World War shows a strategic shoreline defined by naval history and sea island life. Researchers can trace the layout of the Marine Barracks, locate family-named points like Sams Pt, or find the rail terminus at Port Royal.

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40. 1944 Map of St. George

    

    1944 St. George

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Dorchester County is anchored here by the railroad junction at St George and the winding Edisto River. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites, from the Indian Field Camp Grounds to James Cem and Cattle Creek Sch.

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43. 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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46. 1948 Map of St. Helena Sound

    

    1948 St. Helena Sound

    1948 Print · USGS

    Coastal South Carolina is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the intricate network of sea islands and tidal sounds before extensive modern development. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Hunting Island, locate the Tower marker, and study the remote marshlands of Otter Island and Fripps Island.

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49. 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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