1940s Maps of Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Explore 3 historic maps of Pawleys Island 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 Pawleys Island'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.
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Start exploring Pawleys Island's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Pawleys Island, SC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Magnolia Beach, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Magnolia Beach, 1962 Print
    1942 Magnolia Beach
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Georgetown County coast in the early 1940s shows a landscape of tidal creeks and rising beach communities. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Georgieville, Annieville, and the historic barrier of Pawleys Island.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Waverly Mills, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Waverly Mills, 1962 Print
    1942 Waverly Mills
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Waccamaw and Pee Dee rivers meet in this wartime survey, showing a landscape of riverfront estates and early coastal settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Arundel Plantation, locate All Saints Ch, and see Marysville before the era of modern development.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Georgetown, 1953 Print
    1949 Georgetown
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast and North Carolina borderlands appear here in the mid-century, prior to the major modern development of the Grand Strand. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and locate coastal landmarks from Fort Caswell to McClellanville.

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