2020 Map of Cottageville

About this map

The Edisto River meanders along the eastern border of Colleton County, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and established rural settlements. Cottageville serves as the central hub of this area, where several regional routes converge near the upper reaches of Craven Br. The terrain is characterized by expansive swampy areas including Big Bay Swamp and Spooler Swamp, which alternate with pockets of open land known locally as savannas, such as Warrens Savanna and Logging Savanna. Family names are deeply etched into the geography through numerous burial grounds like Ackerman Cem, Adams Cem, and Williams Cem, reflecting generations of local residency. Notable river features like Harts Bluff and Leveston Bluff mark elevated points along the river's winding path, while Parker Hole suggests a specific historical use of the waterway's natural depth.