2014 Map of Alvin

About this map

Alvin and the surrounding Berkeley County landscape are defined by the dense wetlands of the Francis Marion National Forest, where the terrain transitions from the Santee River lowlands into expansive bays like Bullhead Bay and Wedboo Bay. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community, marked by numerous family and church cemeteries such as Edens Cem, Hoods Chapel Cem, and Von Hollen Cem that follow the higher ground near the river. Transportation patterns are dictated by the water, with Wedboo Bridge and Rogers Bridge providing essential crossings over the network of creeks including Wedboo Creek and Savanna Cr. The presence of the Gravel Hill Lookout Tower and the Walleye Hunt Club reflects the long-standing intersection of forestry, conservation, and local recreation in this riverine corridor.