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1979 Map of Chicora

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Chicora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lake Moultrie dominates this 1979 survey of Berkeley County, showing the vast expanse of the reservoir and its engineered perimeter. The map documents the critical infrastructure of the Santee Cooper project, including the Seawall and West Dike that contain the reservoir's southern edge near the settlement of Chicora. This area serves as a focal point for water management and recreation, evidenced by a Boat Ramp and proximity to the Diversion Canal in the northwest corner.

Along the eastern shoreline, the small community of Bonneau Beach represents the residential and seasonal growth spurred by the lake's creation. The landscape is characterized by the stark contrast between the open waters at an elevation of 75 feet and the managed marshlands and inlets. To the northwest, a Trailer Park is noted near the canal, illustrating the localized development pattern that emerged around these man-made water features during the late 1970s.