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1953 Map of Calabash

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Calabash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Calabash sits at the heart of this coastal borderlands landscape, where the North Carolina South Carolina state line cuts diagonally through the saltwater marshes and timber tracts. The area is defined by its massive swamp systems and shallow basins, including Waccamaw Swamp, Doghead Bay, and Drowned Bay. These wetlands are interlaced with early road networks such as Old Tram Road and Wampee Road, signaling a history of maritime commerce and land exploitation.

Along the southern edge, the Intracoastal Waterway follows the Little River, a vital artery for local life where sites like Marys Ldg and Jinks Ldg dot the banks. For local historians, the placement of numerous rural institutions is particularly notable, from the Philadelphia Wesley Church in the north to the La Savannah Sch near Thomasboro. This survey captures the transition between the dense interior swamps and the developing coastal economy of Collins Neck.