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1980 Map of Cottageville

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Cottageville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Edisto River carves a winding path along the boundary of Colleton and Dorchester counties, serving as the central geographic feature of this South Carolina Lowcountry landscape. The riverfront is dotted with traditional access points such as Prices Landing, Goodhope Landing, and the historic Sullivans Ferry, reflecting a long-standing reliance on the waterway for transportation and local industry. Near the settlement of Cottageville, an Old Railroad Grade marks the path of former rail commerce, while the surrounding area is characterized by dense wetlands including Big Bay Swamp and Spooler Swamp.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named sites across the terrain, from Jordan Cem and Ackerman Cem to the clusters of country churches like Red Oak Ch and Hickory Hill Ch. Small settlements such as Red Oak Corner and Gloverville anchor the agricultural and wooded interior, while distinctive landmarks like the Lookout Tower near the river and Leveston Bluff to the south provide specific points of reference for local historians.