1940s Maps of Orangeburg County, South Carolina

Explore 13 historic maps of Orangeburg County 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 Orangeburg County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Orangeburg County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Orangeburg County, SC maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Bowman
    1943 Map of Bowman
    1943 Bowman
    1943 Print · USGS
    The rural Lowcountry of the 1940s is captured here in detail, showcasing the agrarian life of Orangeburg County. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like Bochette Cem, Dawkins Chapel, and Stephens Sch.

  2. 1943 Map of Chicora
    1943 Map of Chicora
    1943 Chicora
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santee River lowlands are captured here in the early 1940s, just as modern water management began to reshape the region. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like the Francis Marion Tomb, Eadytown, and the Oakland Club.

  3. 1943 Map of Lodge
    1943 Map of Lodge
    1943 Lodge
    1943 Print · USGS
    The South Carolina Lowcountry is captured here in the early 1940s at the junction of four counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like H & B Junction, Hunters Chapel, and the Little Swamp Sch.

  4. 1943 Map of Bamberg
    1943 Map of Bamberg
    1943 Bamberg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century South Carolina comes to life here, showing the intricate rail-and-river network of the Lowcountry. Researchers can locate the Vorhees Institute, trace family ties at Spires Chapel, and find old river access points like Hutto Landing.

  5. 1943 Map of Orangeburg
    1943 Map of Orangeburg
    1943 Orangeburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and river forks define the South Carolina lowcountry during the early war years. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bochette Cem, Hunters Chapel Zion Ch, and unique sites like the Indian Field Camp Grounds.

  6. 1943 Map of Williston
    1943 Map of Williston
    1943 Williston
    1943 Print · USGS
    Barnwell County in the early 1940s was a landscape of rail-linked towns and scattered rural communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Blessed Home Sch, Woodward Mill, and the community of Healing Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Orangeburg
    1943 Map of Orangeburg
    1943 Orangeburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Orangeburg area in the early 1940s was a critical hub where the Southern and Atlantic Coast Line railroads intersected the Edisto forks. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Bryants Academy, Mt Pisgah Ch, and the County Farm.

  8. 1943 Map of Eutawville, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Eutawville, 1944 Print
    1943 Eutawville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal South Carolina during the mid-forties shows a landscape of historic battlefields and newly formed reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family church and school sites like Gerizim Ch and Stutz Sch or locate the Eutaw Battle Monument.

  9. 1944 Map of St. George
    1944 Map of St. George
    1944 St. George
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dorchester County is anchored here by the railroad junction at St George and the winding Edisto River. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites, from the Indian Field Camp Grounds to James Cem and Cattle Creek Sch.

  10. 1944 Map of Seivern, 1946 Print
    1944 Map of Seivern, 1946 Print
    1944 Seivern
    1946 Print · USGS
    Aiken County during the mid-1940s shows a landscape of river-fed millponds and historic trade routes. Genealogists can trace rural communities through landmarks like the Springfield Rosenwald Sch, Kitchings Mill, and the Ninety-Six Indian Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1946 Map of Elloree
    1946 Map of Elloree
    1946 Elloree
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain settlements and rising reservoir waters define this mid-1940s landscape in the Santee River basin. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Langsynt Plantation, locate numerous rural churches like Mizpah Ch, or study the rail corridor through Lone Star.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1946 Map of Woodford
    1946 Map of Woodford
    1946 Woodford
    1946 Print · USGS
    The mid-century rural landscape of Orangeburg and Lexington Counties is captured here as the Edisto River basin supported a network of small mill towns. Genealogists can trace family connections to numerous local landmarks like Kings Grove Ch, Darian Sch, and Pooles Millpond.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1946 Map of St. Matthews
    1946 Map of St. Matthews
    1946 St. Matthews
    1946 Print · USGS
    South Carolina’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-forties as the rail lines connected rural crossroads to the county seat. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and community centers like Bethlehem Church, Hammond Crossroads, and the historic Old Ninety-Six Road.
    2 unique versions available

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