1900s (20th Century) Maps of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

1. 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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4. 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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7. 1943 Map of Little River

   

   1943 Little River

   1943 Print · USGS

   The coastal border between Horry County and Brunswick County is captured here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of tidal marshes and barrier islands. Researchers can trace the early layout of Little River and find landmarks like The Battery, Goat Island, and Futch Beach.

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10. 1943 Map of Wampee, 1947 Print

    

    1943 Wampee

    1947 Print · USGS

    Coastal Horry County during the Second World War reveals a landscape shifting from rural swamps to military training grounds and early beach resorts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Matthew Dolan Church or trace the early footprints of Ocean Drive and Wampee.

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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. 1953 Map of Little River

    

    1953 Little River

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Carolinas border region near Little River appears here in the mid-twentieth century as a landscape of shifting inlets and tidal sounds. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the early road to The Battery, the location of Horse Ford, and the wild reaches of Waiter Island.

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19. 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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22. 1971 Map of Little River

    

    1971 Little River

    1971 Print · USGS

    The coastal border of South Carolina and North Carolina is captured here in the mid-century, before the rise of major seaside resorts. Trace the maritime history of Little River and the winding reaches of Dunn Sound, The Battery, and the Eden Saltworks Cr.

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25. 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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28. 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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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. 1990 Map of Wampee, 1991 Print

    

    1990 Wampee

    1991 Print · USGS

    The Grand Strand coastline is mapped here in the early nineties, revealing a balance between burgeoning resort towns and deep-rooted rural communities. Trace local history through the numerous sites like Wampee Ch, Cedar Creek Cem, and the Grand Strand Airport.

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40. 1990 Map of Little River, 1991 Print

    

    1990 Little River

    1991 Print · USGS

    The South Carolina and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the early nineties, showcasing the coastal transition between Little River and Sunset Beach. Local researchers can trace the developed waterfronts of North Myrtle Beach and the shifting sands of Waties Island.

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