2011 Map of Adrian

About this map

Chinners Swamp and Brown Swamp dominate this low-lying landscape of Horry County, where numerous small communities are defined by their intersections and proximity to the region's dense hydraulic network. The settlement pattern is anchored by local hubs like Adrian, Allen, and Maple Crossroads, alongside family-named landmarks such as Baker Crossroads and Rabon Crossroads. The topography is characterized by "bays" and "swamps," distinctive Carolina features like Brown Bay and Poplar Swamp, which have historically shaped the drainage and development of the area. This 2011 survey captures the distribution of rural homesteads and agricultural tracts connected by a web of local roads, including Hughes Gasque Rd and Hardwick Rd. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Thompson Cemetery and the various "Forks" settlements like Poplar Forks and Saint Paul Forks, which preserve the traditional community names of the South Carolina coastal plain.