Bluffton and the surrounding Sea Islands appear here in a period of significant development, characterized by intricate residential plantations and expansive wildlife preserves. The landscape is defined by its relation to the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, with high-density communities like Wexford Plantation, Sea Pines, and Harbour Town illustrating the modern resort and residential character of Hilton Head Island. To the north, the Pinckney Wildlife Refuge occupies much of Pinckney Island, preserving the marshy terrain that once dominated the region. Genealogical interest is found in numerous burial sites scattered across the islands, including Six Oaks Cem, Stoney Cem, and the Haig Point Cem on the southern tip of the quadrangle. Transportation corridors like the William Hilton Pky and the Daufuskie Island Fry connect these coastal outposts across the complex network of creeks and rivers such as Mackay Creek and the May River.
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1920 · Okatie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Hilton Head
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Bluffton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Okatie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Fort Fremont
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Bluffton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Hilton Head
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Savannah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Savannah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Pritchardville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000