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1943 Map of Dongola

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Dongola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Little Pee Dee River and its expansive swamp dominate this South Carolina landscape, defining the western border of Britton Neck at the confluence of Marion and Horry counties. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of seasonal wetlands and "bays," including Juniper Bay, Kridge Bay, and Cates Bay, which dictate the placement of early settlements and agricultural clearings. Small rural hubs such as Dongola and Burgan are linked by sand roads and local crossroads, illustrating the dispersed nature of community life in this coastal plain region during the mid-20th century.

Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural congregations and burial sites, including Antioch Ch, Oak Grove Ch, and Old Antioch Cem. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, from the straight line of the Boyd Canal to family-named landmarks like Hendricks Corner and Guiton Crossing. The transition from the dense Little Pee Dee Swamp to the upland rises like Bunker Hill shows how early settlers utilized the natural topography for homesteads and timbering.