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1919 Map of Cordesville

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Cordesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The Cooper River Lowcountry unfolds in this 1919 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by tidewater reaches and timber infrastructure. The confluence of the East Branch Cooper River and West Branch Cooper River serves as the focal point for riverine commerce at Strawberry Landing and Cedar Hill Landing. The ecclesiastical history of the region is well-represented, with numerous houses of worship including Strawberry Chapel, Grace Chapel, and the uniquely named Promised Land Church situated near Kittridge Crossroads.

Industrial activity is evident through the path of the Atlantic Coast Line and the logging-focused Ruston Lumber Co RR, which penetrated the dense swamps near Little Hellhole Bay. This map documents a period before modern drainage and highway development, capturing the original trace of the Santee Canal and the local importance of crossings like Wadboo Bridge. Local genealogists will find value in the placement of settlements like Bethera, North Mulberry, and Huger during this post-war era.