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1958 Map of Beaufort

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Beaufort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Lowcountry landscape of Port Royal Island and Ladies Island is defined here by a dense network of tidal creeks and maritime military installations. At the heart of the map, the historic waterfront of Beaufort is depicted with its local government buildings, including the Courthouse and City Hall PO, while the expansive Beaufort National Cemetery stands as a prominent landmark to the north. The area's significant military footprint is evident in the sprawling Marine Corps Air Station and the US Naval Hospital complex overlooking the Beaufort River.

Transitioning south toward Port Royal, the map reveals cultural layers such as the Ruins (Fort Frederick) and numerous community churches including Old Fort Ch and Porter Chapel. Transportation is anchored by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which threads through settlements like Grays Hill and Burton, connecting the inland pine forests with the marshy fringes of Battery Creek and Brickyard Creek.