2024 Map of Cross

About this map

Lake Moultrie defines the eastern shoreline of this Berkeley County landscape, where the coastal plain transitions into a complex network of bays and wetlands. The settlement of Cross serves as a local hub near the lake's edge, supported by smaller communities such as Moorefield, Prioleau, and Nelson Hill. This area is notably characterized by a high density of "bays"—distinctive elliptical depressions in the terrain—including Powell Bay, Pigeon Bay, and Beech Island Bay. For those researching local lineages, the map preserves the locations of the Friendship Church Graveyard and several family or community burial sites like Zion Cem, Grooms Cem, and Mount Olivet Cem. The hydrological pattern is shaped by Little Black Creek and the expansive Wassamassaw Swamp, illustrating the intricate water systems that have influenced land use and settlement patterns in this part of South Carolina.