Old Maps of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for Metal Detecting

1. 1937 Map of Myrtle Beach

   

   1937 Myrtle Beach

   1937 Print · USGS

   The Grand Strand is seen here in the late 1930s as a developing coastal corridor transitioning from swampy lowlands to a vacation destination. Trace early infrastructure including the Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach State Park, and the CCC Camp.

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4. 1937 Map of Nixonville

   

   1937 Nixonville

   1937 Print · USGS

   Coastal South Carolina is depicted just before the war as a landscape of river landings and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Graham Cem, identify the location of the Chain Gang Shanty, and trace the path of the Atlantic Coast Line.

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7. 1940 Map of Myrtle Beach

   

   1940 Myrtle Beach

   1940 Print · USGS

   Before the rise of modern resorts, the Grand Strand was a network of swashes and small coastal outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Socastee, Myrtle Ridge, and the Ocean Forest Club along the historic Kings Highway.

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10. 1942 Map of Nixonville

    

    1942 Nixonville

    1942 Print · USGS

    Coastal South Carolina was a landscape of river landings and remote wetlands in the late thirties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Hickory Grove Sch, Mt Calvary Ch, and Reeves Log along the Waccamaw River.

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13. 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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16. 1967 Map of Georgetown

    

    1967 Georgetown

    1967 Print · USGS

    The South Carolina Lowcountry and Grand Strand meet in the late sixties, showcasing a coastal landscape transitioning from river-based industry to seaside tourism. Researchers can trace the Intracoastal Waterway past Georgetown or locate historical sites like Fort Fisher and Murrells Inlet.

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19. 1974 Map of Georgetown, 1978 Print

    

    1974 Georgetown

    1978 Print · USGS

    The Carolina coast and Pee Dee region are shown here in the mid-seventies, just as the Grand Strand was maturing into a premier destination. Researchers can trace the inland rail corridors of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad or explore the coastal reaches of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and Myrtle Beach State Park.

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22. 1984 Map of Ocean Forest

    

    1984 Ocean Forest

    1984 Print · USGS

    Coastal South Carolina shows its expanding residential and resort footprint in the 1980s as Myrtle Beach moves north. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development near Ocean Forest, find local institutions like Coastal Academy, or locate landmarks such as Memorial Stadium.

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25. 1984 Map of Hand

    

    1984 Hand

    1984 Print · USGS

    Coastal South Carolina in the mid-eighties shows a unique intersection of rural swamp country and the expanding resort culture of the Grand Strand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hand, Star Bluff Crossroads, and Sharon Ch.

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28. 1984 Map of Myrtle Beach, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Myrtle Beach

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand in the early eighties shows a fascinating mix of military activity and vacation development. Researchers can trace the massive footprint of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base or locate local landmarks like the Springmaid Beach Pier and Socastee.

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31. 1986 Map of Myrtle Beach

    

    1986 Myrtle Beach

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand and Brunswick County coast are captured in the mid-eighties before the late-century development boom. Researchers can trace the footprint of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and old coastal settlements like Atlantic Beach and Socastee.

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34. 1990 Map of Myrtle Beach

    

    1990 Myrtle Beach

    1990 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the decade before the base closure. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach alongside rural landmarks like Star Bluff Crossroads and Fort Caswell.

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37. 1994 Map of Myrtle Beach, 1999 Print

    

    1994 Myrtle Beach

    1999 Print · USGS

    Coastal Horry County appears in the mid-1990s as the tourism economy and residential sprawl reshaped the Grand Strand. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the Myrtle Beach International Airport or locate family sites at Mt Carmel Ch and Socastee.

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40. 2011 Map of Myrtle Beach, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Myrtle Beach

    2011 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand coastline and its inland waterways are captured here at a peak of modern development. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through Socastee and Ramsey Acres or locate landmarks like the Myrtle Beach Post Office and Withers Swash.

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43. 2011 Map of Hand, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Hand

    2011 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand meets the Carolina lowcountry in the early twenty-first century as inland swamps and savannahs transition to coastal developments. Researchers can trace the heritage of Hand and Star Bluff Crossroads or locate the campgrounds at Arcadian Shores.

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46. 2011 Map of Ocean Forest, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Ocean Forest

    2011 Print · USGS

    Coastal Horry County comes into sharp focus during the early twenty-first century as suburban growth reaches the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway. Researchers can trace the layout of beachside communities like Cane Patch and Ocean Forest or locate the Live Oak Post Office.

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49. 2014 Map of Hand, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Hand

    2014 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand region shows its modern suburban growth and coastal character in the mid-2010s. Trace the path of the Intracoastal Waterway through developed communities like Arcadian Shores and rural outposts like Hand.

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52. 2014 Map of Myrtle Beach, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Myrtle Beach

    2014 Print · USGS

    The South Carolina coast comes alive in this 2010s survey showing the modernization of the Grand Strand. Researchers can trace the growth of Socastee and Myrtle Beach while identifying landmarks like Withers Swash and the Cathedral Bible Coll.

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55. 2014 Map of Ocean Forest, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Ocean Forest

    2014 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand shoreline at Myrtle Beach is shown in detail during the early 2010s, capturing the dense network of coastal neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the development of Ocean Forest and Plantation Point near the Intracoastal Waterway.

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58. 2017 Map of Hand, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Hand

    2017 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand interior and the northern reaches of Myrtle Beach come into focus in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities like Hand and Star Bluff Crossroads alongside the intricate wetlands of Bare Bone Bay and Tilly Swamp.

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61. 2017 Map of Myrtle Beach, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Myrtle Beach

    2017 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand's modern development is captured here as the shoreline stretches from Springmaid Beach through Myrtle Beach. Researchers can trace the industrial and travel corridors of the Intracoastal Waterway and Myrtle Beach International Airport.

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64. 2017 Map of Ocean Forest, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Ocean Forest

    2017 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand in the late 2010s reveals a bustling coastal landscape where historic drainage swashes meet modern development. Trace the intersection of the Intracoastal Waterway with local landmarks like Canepatch Swash and the residential streets of Ocean Forest.

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67. 2020 Map of Myrtle Beach, 2020 Print

    

    2020 Myrtle Beach

    2020 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand coastline comes into sharp focus during this period of extensive coastal development. Researchers can trace the layout of Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, or locate landmarks like the Myrtle Beach International Airport and Pine Island.

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70. 2020 Map of Ocean Forest, 2020 Print

    

    2020 Ocean Forest

    2020 Print · USGS

    Myrtle Beach and Ocean Forest are shown at the height of modern coastal development in the 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the neighborhood growth between the Intracoastal Waterway and tidal features like Canepatch Swash and Deephead Swash.

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73. 2020 Map of Hand, 2020 Print

    

    2020 Hand

    2020 Print · USGS

    Coastal development meets the expansive Lowcountry wetlands of Horry County in the years before the recent decade. Researchers can trace the path of the Intracoastal Waterway or locate local landmarks like Star Bluff Crossroads and Singleton Swash.

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