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2020 Map of Bennetts Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bennetts Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bennetts Point and the quiet settlement of Seabrook occupy a landscape defined by the convergence of the Ashepoo River and the South Edisto River at the head of Saint Helena Sound. This coastal reach of South Carolina is a complex network of estuarine islands and tidal cuts, including large landmasses like Hutchinson Island, Bear Island, and Jehossee Island. The map documents the boundary between Charleston Co and Colleton Co, which follows the center of the winding South Edisto River.

The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway and various navigational cuts such as Fenwick Cut and Watts Cut highlights the area's importance for maritime transit. Notable local landmarks like the curiously named Hole-in-the-Wall and several smaller island groups, such as the Settlement Islands and Bluff Islands, provide specific points of reference for those studying the evolving coastline and historical land divisions in this part of the Lowcountry.