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1958 Map of Charleston

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Charleston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Citadel and the Medical College of SC anchor the historic peninsula, showing a city in a period of significant mid-century expansion. The urban footprint of Charleston extends northward through Charleston Heights toward the US Naval Reservation, while new suburban developments like Whipper Barony, Avondale, and South Windermere emerge across the Ashley River. This 1958 survey captures the intricate relationship between the city and its surrounding waters, from the busy industrial corridors of Shipyard Creek to the residential growth spreading toward Mount Pleasant via the Memorial Bridge.

Educational and social infrastructure is densely mapped, featuring numerous local landmarks such as Jenkins Sch, Chicora High Sch, and Rivers High Sch. The map also details the extensive maritime and military geography of the harbor, including Drum Island, Hog Island, and the iconic Fort Sumter Natl Mon. Along the Cooper River and Wando River, the transition from urban industry to tidal marshlands is clearly defined by numerous creeks and spoil areas.