2017 Map of Alvin

About this map

Alvin and the surrounding Berkeley County wetlands are defined by the winding course of the Santee River, which forms the boundary with Williamsburg County. The landscape is a complex network of hydrologic features including Wedboo Creek, Beaver Dam Swamp, and Gregler Swamp. This 2017 survey reveals the quiet, rural character of the area, much of which is protected within the Francis Marion National Forest. Cultural sites are primarily composed of small community cemeteries and places of worship, such as Hoods Chapel and Macedonia Cemetery. Transportation is anchored by local routes like Santee River Road, leading to crossings such as Wedboo Bridge and Rogers Bridge. The map also captures several distinct topographical depressions known locally as bays, including Bullhead Bay, Wedboo Bay, and Walleye Bay, which are characteristic of this coastal plain region.