2020 Map of Awendaw

About this map

The Francis Marion National Forest dominates the northern half of this coastal landscape, where the dense timber of the Lowcountry meets the salt marshes of the Atlantic. The transition from the shaded depths of Wambaw Swamp and Little Wambaw Swamp to the open waters of Bulls Bay defines the local geography. Human activity is concentrated along the historic corridors of the Old Georgetown Rd and the more modern Highway 17, which connects the small settlements of Pineland and Awendaw. Coastal commerce and recreation are represented by the Intracoastal Waterway and the nearby Buck Hall area, providing access to the rich estuarine environment. Large landholdings like Laurel Hill Plantation and infrastructure such as the Laurel Hill Farms Airport provide specific points of interest for local historians studying the evolution of land use and transportation in Charleston County.