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1956 Map of Edisto Beach

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Edisto Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Edisto Beach State Park anchors the northern coastline of this coastal survey, where the Edisto River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The map reveals a mid-century coastal landscape defined by shifting sands and maritime infrastructure, featuring a series of jetties protecting the shoreline near the developed area of Edisto Beach. Inland, the geography is a complex network of marshes and waterways including Big Bay and Scott Creek, which separate the mainland from the barrier beach environment.

Oceanographic data is particularly prominent here, with detailed soundings and depth curves extending across the sea floor. Notable maritime features such as tide rips off Bay Point and expansive tidal flats indicate the dynamic nature of the Colleton and Charleston County border. The presence of Pine Island and the Boat Channel illustrates the navigational challenges and natural topography of the South Carolina Lowcountry before modern coastal expansion transformed much of the surrounding area.