1919 Map of Allendale

About this map

Allendale and Barnwell serve as the primary hubs in this 1918 survey, which documents the rural landscape of the South Carolina Lowcountry shortly after the turn of the century. The region is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the Salkehatchie River and its numerous tributaries like Miller Creek and Fiddle Pond. The transportation infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by the convergence of the Southern Railway, the Atlantic Coast Line, and the Charleston and Western Carolina railroads, which facilitated the movement of timber and agricultural products.