1943 Map of Eastover

About this map

The confluence of the Congaree River and the Wateree River dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by expansive floodplains and intricate river systems. The town of Eastover sits as a primary rail hub, where the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads intersect. To the east, the rising terrain toward Wedgefield and the Poinsett State Forest provides a sharp contrast to the marshy lowlands of Gum Swamp and Joes Island. This era shows the local infrastructure of rural South Carolina, marked by numerous country churches such as Holy Cross Ch and St James Ch, alongside small schoolhouses like Hiawatha Sch. Transportation history is evident in the transition from river-based travel to modern infrastructure, seen in the Old Garners Ferry Road (Abandoned) and the presence of the Stateburg RR Sta.