2011 Map of Capers Inlet

About this map

Dewees Island and its surrounding coastal barrier system dominate this maritime survey of the South Carolina coast. The map illustrates a complex network of tidal waterways and sandbars, where Horsebend Creek carves through the interior marsh of the islands before meeting the Atlantic Ocean at Dewees Inlet. While much of the area consists of undeveloped marsh and barrier landforms like Capers Island and Mary Island, the northwestern corner shows the established residential footprint of Whitehall Terrace. This document captures the dynamic nature of the Lowcountry shoreline, showing the relative isolation of Pine Island and the shifting shoals of Crab Bank during the early 21st century. It serves as a clear record of the interface between the mainland edge and the protected sea islands prior to more recent coastal changes.