1950s Maps of Dorchester County, South Carolina

Explore 7 historic maps of Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County'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.
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Start exploring Dorchester County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Dorchester County, SC maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Augusta
    1954 Map of Augusta
    1954 Augusta
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River valley and South Carolina Midlands are captured here during a period of post-war growth. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Southern RR corridor and locate historic settlements like Aiken, Orangeburg, and Sumter.

  2. 1957 Map of Stallsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Stallsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Stallsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Ashley River corridor and Dorchester County appear here in the late fifties as a landscape of colonial landmarks and private hunt clubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites such as St Lukes Ch, Old Fort Dorchester, and the riverfront at Middleton Gardens.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Augusta, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Augusta, 1966 Print
    1957 Augusta
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Savannah River and Santee basins are captured here during a period of massive military and industrial expansion in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Four Hole Swamp or near the Savannah River Plant.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1958 Map of Augusta
    1958 Map of Augusta
    1958 Augusta
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands between Georgia and South Carolina come alive in the 1950s, showing the early footprint of the Savannah River Plant. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-dependent towns and rural landmarks from Orangeburg to the Fort Jackson Military Reservation.

  6. 1958 Map of Summerville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Summerville, 1959 Print
    1958 Summerville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Summerville and its surrounding Lowcountry reaches appear here in the late fifties as a network of rail-side settlements and vast wetlands. Trace local history through landmarks like Jedburg, the Alston Schools, and the winding Cypress Swamp.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Ladson, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Ladson, 1959 Print
    1958 Ladson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina is captured here in a moment of rapid military and industrial growth during the late fifties. You can trace the expansion of North Charleston and the Charleston Air Force Base alongside historic riverfront landmarks like Magnolia Gardens.
    4 unique versions available

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