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1919 Map of Edisto Island

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Edisto Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Edisto Island and its surrounding sea islands define this 1918 coastal survey, revealing a landscape of intricate tidal waterways and established agricultural settlements. The map documents the complex geography of the South Edisto River and Ashepoo River as they wind through vast wetlands like Snuggedy Swamp. Significant cultural landmarks include Freedman Village and settlements such as Baptist Hill and Willtown Bluff, which reflect the post-Reconstruction social fabric of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Transportation by water and rail is central to the area's early 20th-century economy, evidenced by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads, alongside active river points like Dawho Ferry and White Point Landing. The interior of the islands is dotted with local institutions like Borough School and Seaside School, while coastal features such as Edingsville Beach and The Mound mark the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.