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2014 Map of Edisto Island

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Edisto Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Edisto Island and its surrounding coastal geography are defined by a complex network of salt marshes, tidal creeks, and historic landings. The landscape is anchored by settlements such as Little Edisto, Freedman, and the coastal communities of Edisto Beach and Edingsville Beach. This modern survey records the enduring layout of the Sea Islands, where the South Edisto River and North Edisto River meet the Atlantic Ocean. Significant cultural landmarks like Trinity Cem and Steamboat Landing reflect generations of local history and maritime reliance.

Transportation routes like SC-174 provide the primary spine through the island, connecting interior points such as The Neck to the coastline. The map preserves a detailed record of many family and plantation-named roads, including Chisolm Plantation Rd and Brick House Rd. From the archaeological site at The Mound to the modern passage of the Intracoastal Waterway, this sheet documents a unique intersection of South Carolina's lowcountry heritage and its dynamic coastal environment.