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1958 Map of Cainhoy

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cainhoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Francis Marion National Forest dominates the upper half of this lowcountry landscape, where narrow roadways like Brick Church Rd and Old House Motorway weave through a terrain defined by wetlands and creek drainages. The Wando River serves as the central artery, separating Berkeley and Charleston counties. Along its banks, the settlement of Cainhoy and the nearby Wando community appear at a time when the Wando Bridge provided critical connectivity across the water.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several country churches and their associated grounds, including St Thomas Ch and St Thomas Cem, as well as St Pauls Ch and Charity Ch. The map highlights the coastal geography of the era, from the marshy reaches of Guerin Creek to various landmarks such as Martins Point Landing and the Lookout Tower, documenting the rural character of the area before modern expansion.