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1956 Map of Edisto Beach

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Edisto Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Edisto Island meets the Atlantic Ocean in this 1956 hydrographic and topographic study, capturing the coastal dynamics of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The map details the intricate network of Edisto Creeks and Scott Creek feeding into Big Bay, while the South Edisto River defines the western boundary of the quadrangle. The settlement of Edisto Beach is shown at the southern tip of the island, protected in part by jetties and situated adjacent to the grounds of Edisto Beach State Park.

Coastal navigation and shifting sands are evident through the marking of tide rips and an extensive tidal flat south of Pine Island. Of particular interest to local historians are The Mounds located along the northern marsh edge and the established Boat Channel providing passage through the inlet. The map serves as a primary record of the shoreline and maritime infrastructure before later decades of coastal development and erosion.