2011 Map of Brookgreen

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Garden City Beach and the developed shoreline of the Atlantic coast stand in sharp contrast to the sprawling wetlands of the Waccamaw River in this 2011 survey. The landscape is defined by the transition from the densely settled communities of Garden City and Murrells Inlet to the protected natural expanse of Huntington State Park. Inland, the map reveals a complex network of coastal islands such as Sandy Island and Vaux Island, separated by a labyrinth of waterways including Collins Creek and Silver Creek. This geographic divide highlights the local reliance on both the oceanfront and the riverine interior. Cultural landmarks and older landings, such as Wachesaw Landing and Mulberry Landing, point to the area's long-standing connection to the river for transport and commerce, while modern developments like Mount Gilead and Ocean Pines mark the more recent suburban expansion.