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2020 Map of Brookgreen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Murrells Inlet serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape, where the labyrinthine marshes and tidal creeks of the Atlantic coast meet established Lowcountry communities. The map highlights a complex hydrographic network, including the Waccamaw River and the Intracoastal Waterway, which separate the mainland from substantial landforms like Sandy Island and Richmond Island. These waterways have long dictated the settlement patterns and economy of the region, from early agricultural transport to modern maritime recreation.

Residential developments such as Garden City and Sunny Side transition into the sandy stretches of Garden City Beach and Magnolia Beach. Local nomenclature reflects the unique coastal geography, with features like Drunken Jack Island and Allston Creek providing specific points of interest for those studying the area's maritime history and family lineages. The boundary between Horry Co and Georgetown Co cuts through the marshes, marking a significant administrative division in this storied coastal corridor.