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1943 Map of Brookgreen

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Brookgreen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Waccamaw River carves a complex network of waterways through this South Carolina coastal landscape, defining a region where river transport and maritime life converge. The presence of numerous historic landings, including Wachesaw Landing, Mulberry Landing, and Longwood Landing, points to an era when these riverbanks served as vital hubs for commerce and travel before modern highway systems dominated the interior. To the south, the expansive grounds of Brookgreen Gardens occupy a significant portion of the peninsula, situated between the river and the Atlantic shore.

The coastal transition is marked by the sheltered waters of Murrells Inlet and Main Creek, separated from the ocean by narrow barrier features like Magnolia Beach. Inland, the social fabric of Horry and Georgetown counties is mapped through a series of local institutions such as Bethel Ch, Gordons Ch, and the Brown Sch. The terrain is a maze of islands and marshes, from the large Sandy Island to the smaller Brookgreen Island, reflecting a landscape deeply shaped by the tides and the shifting currents of the Waccamaw.