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1958 Map of Charleston

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Charleston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Charleston is defined by its deep-water geography at the confluence of the Ashley River and Cooper River. This mid-century survey illustrates the peninsula's dense urban grid, anchored by institutions like The Citadel, the Medical College of S C, and College of Charleston. The industrial and maritime character of the era is evident in the sprawling U S Naval Reservation and the extensive network of drydocks and spoil areas lining Town Creek.

Beyond the historic core, the map tracks the northward expansion into Charleston Heights and Whipper Barony. To the east, the Grace Memorial Bridge and the Silas N. Pearman Bridge provide the vital links to Mount Pleasant across the harbor. The inclusion of numerous cemeteries such as Magnolia Cem and St Lawrence Cem, along with landmarks like Castle Pinckney and Fort Sumter Natl Mon, provides a detailed view of the city's commemorative and military landscape before significant modern shoreline development.