2011 Map of Alvin

About this map

Alvin and the surrounding Berkeley County landscape are defined by the winding course of the Santee River and an intricate network of wetlands and creek branches. The map highlights the intersection of local history and the natural environment, with numerous small burial grounds such as Edens Cemetery, Von Hollen Cemetery, and Johnson Cemetery scattered among the pines and bays. Large natural depressions like Bullhead Bay and Wedboo Bay punctuate the terrain, while the Walleye Hunt Club and the Gravel Hill Lookout Tower suggest the importance of timber and recreation to this Lowcountry community. Settlement is concentrated along rural routes, extending from the village of Alvin down to Calestown, where Wedboo Creek and Meeting House Branch drain toward the river basin.