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Old Maps of North Charleston, South Carolina

Explore 34 old maps of North Charleston, spanning from 1919 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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North Charleston, SC maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Map of Ladson
    1919 Ladson
    1919 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry is captured here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of riverfront estates and rail-connected settlements. Researchers can trace the grounds of Magnolia Gardens or locate rural centers like Ladson and Otranto.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Map of Johns Island
    1919 Johns Island
    1919 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of riverfront estates and military remnants. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named stops and rural institutions like Drayton Hall, St Andrews School No 10, and the Bula Mines.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Map of Melgrove
    1919 Melgrove
    1919 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry emerges in detail during the post-WWI era as industry begins to touch the Cooper River. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood footprints in North Charleston or locate rural landmarks like St.Johns Church and Redbank Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Map of Charleston
    1919 Charleston
    1919 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina thrives at the height of its naval and rail importance in the years following the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the Navy Yard and local landmarks like Castle Pinckney and Magnolia Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Map of Ravenels
    1920 Ravenels
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Ashley River and its surrounding swamps were the heart of this Lowcountry landscape just after the First World War. Researchers can trace the footprints of Old Dorchester, the operations at Bula Mines, and the unique Tyler Tea Farm.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Map of Melgrove
    1940 Melgrove
    1940 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina lowcountry near Charleston appears here just before the mid-century industrial boom. Researchers can locate community anchors like St Johns Ch, the No 6 School, and the rail stop at Inness Sta along the SOUTHERN line.
  19. 1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Map of Ladson
    1943 Ladson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Berkeley and Dorchester counties come into focus during the early war years, revealing a landscape of historic river estates and new military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Windsor Hill and Ararat, or locate local landmarks like Goose Creek Ch and Magnolia Gardens.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Map of Ravenels
    1944 Ravenels
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina just before the war's end reveals a landscape of tidal rivers and deep-rooted settlements. Trace the footprints of the past at Old Dorchester, locate family homesteads near Poppenheim Crossing, or find long-vanished industry at the Bula Mines.
  25. 1947 Map of Savannah
    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.
  28. 1948 Map of James Island
    1948 Map of James Island
    1948 James Island
    1948 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast around the harbor city appeared in this postwar period as a network of naval defenses and established sea island communities. Trace the roads and waterways connecting Charleston to Fort Sumter, Mt Pleasant, and the Isle of Palms.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Johns Island
    1948 Map of Johns Island
    1948 Johns Island
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Ashley and Stono River corridors appear here during the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic estates and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early communities like Eightmile House, Drayton, and Bull Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of Savannah
    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.
  37. 1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Map of Charleston
    1948 Charleston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Charleston’s peninsula and harbor are shown at their mid-century industrial peak, from the historic city core to the sprawling naval works. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Fourmile House, find the Horse Pond P O, or locate harbor defenses at Castle Pinckney.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1958 Map of North Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of North Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 North Charleston
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Charleston in the late fifties shows a booming industrial and military hub defined by its riverfront access. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of Park Circle, the massive Port Terminal, and community cornerstones like the Orphanage and Oak Terrace Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Johns Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Johns Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Johns Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lowcountry landscape west of Charleston comes to life in the late fifties, showing a mix of historic river estates and postwar growth. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Drayton Hall, Fort Bull, and the Stono Sta rail stop.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Charleston, 1959 Print
    1958 Charleston
    1959 Print · USGS
    Charleston and its surrounding coastal islands are shown here in the late fifties as the city expanded northward and across its rivers. Researchers can locate long-standing institutions like The Citadel or trace family roots through historic sites like Magnolia Cem and Whipper Barony.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Map of Savannah
    1960 Savannah
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry are captured in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate web of islands and tidal rivers before modern expansion. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Atlantic Coast Line or locate sites like Parris Island, Beaufort, and the Tybee Lighthouse.
  61. 1961 Map of Savannah
    1961 Map of Savannah
    1961 Savannah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this mid-century survey of coastal marshes, barrier islands, and river networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line RR, locate family sites near Isle of Hope, or study the grounds of Fort Stewart Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1968 Map of James Island
    1968 Map of James Island
    1968 James Island
    1968 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry in the late sixties shows a transition between its historic coastal defenses and modern expansion. Trace the harbor landscape from Charleston to the barrier islands, finding landmarks like Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and Carolina Skyways.
  67. 1969 Map of James Island, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of James Island, 1971 Print
    1969 James Island
    1971 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina coast and Charleston Harbor are documented here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by naval history and barrier island growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Scanlonville, Folly Beach, and the historic Ft Moultrie.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1986 Map of James Island
    1986 Map of James Island
    1986 James Island
    1986 Print · USGS
    Charleston and its surrounding sea islands are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a region defined by maritime heritage and rapid coastal expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace established neighborhoods like Scanlonville, landmarks such as Fort Sumter, and the era's infrastructure including the Grace Mem Br.
  73. 1986 Map of Walterboro
    1986 Map of Walterboro
    1986 Walterboro
    1986 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry in the mid-eighties remains a world of expansive wetlands and historic river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities and landmarks of Colleton and Charleston counties, from the Baptist Church at Adams Run to the coastal reaches of Edisto Beach State Park.
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