2017 Map of Bucksville

About this map

The Waccamaw River winds through a vast network of wetlands and low-lying plains in this 2017 study of coastal South Carolina. The settlement of Bucksville stands as a focal point, supported by the nearby Buck Graveyard and names that hint at the region's agricultural and timber heritage, such as Oatbed Island and Ransoms Bluff. The landscape is defined by the meeting of natural swamp systems like Cowford Swamp and Big Swamp with engineered waterways, most notably the Intracoastal Waterway which cuts through the eastern portion near Socastee. To the west, the community of Bucksport and the landing at Klondike provide access to the complex river channels of Bull Creek and Old River, where the terrain transitions into the labyrinthine Seven Prongs. This map documents a contemporary view of these established communities as they relate to the enduring hydrology of the Grand Strand's inland river systems.